How far is Lubbock, TX, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 892 miles / 1435 kilometers / 775 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1073 miles / 1727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 24 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 891.824 miles
- 1435.251 kilometers
- 774.974 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- 889.954 miles
- 1432.243 kilometers
- 773.349 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 Diego to Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lubbock?
The time difference between San Diego and Lubbock is 2 hours. Lubbock is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from San Diego to Lubbock generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 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 Diego to Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |