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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1316 miles / 2118 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1498 miles / 2410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 38 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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1316
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Distance from Lubbock to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1316.077 miles
  • 2118.020 kilometers
  • 1143.639 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
  • 1313.255 miles
  • 2113.479 kilometers
  • 1141.187 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Raleigh generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W