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How far is Richmond, VA, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Richmond (RIC) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 59 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1400.968 miles
  • 2254.639 kilometers
  • 1217.408 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
  • 1398.039 miles
  • 2249.925 kilometers
  • 1214.863 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Richmond generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W