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How far is Seattle, WA, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Seattle (SEA) is 1750 miles / 2816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 29 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.649 miles
  • 2300.797 kilometers
  • 1242.331 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
  • 1428.492 miles
  • 2298.934 kilometers
  • 1241.325 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Seattle generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W