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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 3459 miles / 5567 kilometers / 3006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Lubbock (LBB) is 4450 miles / 7162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 52 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3459.189 miles
  • 5567.025 kilometers
  • 3005.953 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
  • 3452.893 miles
  • 5556.892 kilometers
  • 3000.482 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 Wales to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Wales to Lubbock generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 859 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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