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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1461 miles / 2351 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 31 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1460.934 miles
  • 2351.146 kilometers
  • 1269.517 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
  • 1457.825 miles
  • 2346.141 kilometers
  • 1266.815 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 Norfolk to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Lubbock generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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