How far is Lubbock, TX, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1316 miles / 2118 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 34 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1316.077 miles
- 2118.020 kilometers
- 1143.639 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- 1313.255 miles
- 2113.479 kilometers
- 1141.187 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 Raleigh to Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Lubbock?
The time difference between Raleigh and Lubbock is 1 hour. Lubbock is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Lubbock generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | 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 |