How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lubbock, TX?
The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2880 miles / 4635 kilometers / 2503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3613 miles / 5814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 33 minutes.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Lubbock to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2879.945 miles
- 4634.822 kilometers
- 2502.604 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- 2876.006 miles
- 4628.483 kilometers
- 2499.181 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubbock and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Lubbock and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Lubbock.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Lubbock to Fairbanks generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |