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

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1582 miles / 2546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 58 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1400.968 miles
  • 2254.639 kilometers
  • 1217.408 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
  • 1398.039 miles
  • 2249.925 kilometers
  • 1214.863 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 Richmond to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Richmond to Lubbock generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Lubbock

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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