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How far is Roswell, NM, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Roswell (Roswell International Air Center) is 158 miles / 255 kilometers / 138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Roswell (ROW) is 187 miles / 301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 14 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Roswell International Air Center

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Distance from Lubbock to Roswell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 158.362 miles
  • 254.859 kilometers
  • 137.613 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
  • 158.042 miles
  • 254.344 kilometers
  • 137.335 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 Roswell?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Roswell International Air Center is 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Roswell generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 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 Roswell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW).

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 Roswell International Air Center
City: Roswell, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROW
ICAO Code: KROW
Coordinates: 33°18′5″N, 104°31′51″W