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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 994 miles / 1600 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1241 miles / 1997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 29 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 994.087 miles
  • 1599.828 kilometers
  • 863.838 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
  • 997.477 miles
  • 1605.284 kilometers
  • 866.784 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 Mexico City to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Lubbock generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″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