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How far is Oakland, CA, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1178 miles / 1896 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Oakland (OAK) is 1388 miles / 2233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 51 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1178.222 miles
  • 1896.165 kilometers
  • 1023.847 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
  • 1175.859 miles
  • 1892.362 kilometers
  • 1021.794 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Oakland generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W