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How far is San Jose, CA, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1159 miles / 1866 kilometers / 1007 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to San Jose (SJC) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 33 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1159.245 miles
  • 1865.623 kilometers
  • 1007.356 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
  • 1156.891 miles
  • 1861.836 kilometers
  • 1005.311 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Lubbock to San Jose generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W