How far is Detroit, MI, from Lubbock, TX?
The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1165 miles / 1875 kilometers / 1012 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Detroit (DTW) is 1347 miles / 2167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 47 minutes.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lubbock to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1164.787 miles
- 1874.544 kilometers
- 1012.173 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- 1163.264 miles
- 1872.092 kilometers
- 1010.849 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubbock and Detroit?
The time difference between Lubbock and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Lubbock.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Lubbock to Detroit generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |