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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 9679 miles / 15577 kilometers / 8411 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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15577
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8411
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Flight time duration
18 h 49 min
CO2 emission
1 252 kg

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Distance from Durban to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9679.394 miles
  • 15577.475 kilometers
  • 8411.163 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
  • 9677.591 miles
  • 15574.573 kilometers
  • 8409.597 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 Durban to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 18 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Durban to Lubbock generates about 1 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 252 kilograms equals 2 759 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E
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