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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1371 miles / 2207 kilometers / 1192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1553 miles / 2500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 13 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1371.158 miles
  • 2206.666 kilometers
  • 1191.504 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
  • 1368.200 miles
  • 2201.905 kilometers
  • 1188.934 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 Wilmington to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Lubbock generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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