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How far is Lubbock, TX, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1607 miles / 2586 kilometers / 1396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Lubbock (LBB) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 19 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1606.850 miles
  • 2585.974 kilometers
  • 1396.314 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
  • 1610.926 miles
  • 2592.533 kilometers
  • 1399.856 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 San Salvador to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Lubbock generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 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 San Salvador to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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