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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3325 miles / 5351 kilometers / 2890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4168 miles / 6708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 29 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3325.179 miles
  • 5351.357 kilometers
  • 2889.502 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
  • 3319.908 miles
  • 5342.875 kilometers
  • 2884.922 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 Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Wainwright generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 823 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 Wainwright

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

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 Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W