How far is Lubbock, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers / 611 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock (LBB) is 880 miles / 1417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 37 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 702.920 miles
- 1131.241 kilometers
- 610.821 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- 703.029 miles
- 1131.415 kilometers
- 610.915 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 Des Moines to Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lubbock?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lubbock generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |