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How far is Chicago, IL, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Chicago (ORD) is 1138 miles / 1831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 43 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 951.174 miles
  • 1530.767 kilometers
  • 826.548 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 950.368 miles
  • 1529.468 kilometers
  • 825.847 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lubbock to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lubbock and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Chicago generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W