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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1402 miles / 2257 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 9 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1402.268 miles
  • 2256.731 kilometers
  • 1218.537 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
  • 1400.112 miles
  • 2253.262 kilometers
  • 1216.664 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 Buffalo to Lubbock?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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