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How far is Tampa, FL, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1210 miles / 1947 kilometers / 1051 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Tampa (TPA) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 33 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1209.688 miles
  • 1946.805 kilometers
  • 1051.190 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
  • 1207.905 miles
  • 1943.935 kilometers
  • 1049.641 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Tampa generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W