How far is Lubbock, TX, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 9067 miles / 14592 kilometers / 7879 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9066.961 miles
- 14591.859 kilometers
- 7878.974 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- 9068.051 miles
- 14593.613 kilometers
- 7879.921 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 Cape Town to Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 17 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Lubbock?
The time difference between Cape Town and Lubbock is 8 hours. Lubbock is 8 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Lubbock generates about 1 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 157 kilograms equals 2 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| 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 |