How far is Tucson, AZ, from Lubbock, TX?
The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 541 miles / 870 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Tucson (TUS) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 8 minutes.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Lubbock to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 540.553 miles
- 869.936 kilometers
- 469.728 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- 539.516 miles
- 868.267 kilometers
- 468.827 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubbock and Tucson?
The time difference between Lubbock and Tucson is 2 hours. Tucson is 2 hours behind Lubbock.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Lubbock to Tucson generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubbock, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBB |
| ICAO Code: | KLBB |
| Coordinates: | 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |