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How far is Lubbock, TX, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1610 miles / 2590 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 34 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from New York to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1609.621 miles
  • 2590.434 kilometers
  • 1398.722 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
  • 1606.493 miles
  • 2585.400 kilometers
  • 1396.005 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 New York to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from New York to Lubbock generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination 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