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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 290 miles / 466 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 2 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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Distance from Lubbock to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 289.551 miles
  • 465.987 kilometers
  • 251.613 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
  • 289.062 miles
  • 465.200 kilometers
  • 251.188 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 Lubbock to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Albuquerque generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W