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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1024 miles / 1648 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Knoxville (TYS) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 55 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1023.825 miles
  • 1647.687 kilometers
  • 889.680 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
  • 1021.666 miles
  • 1644.213 kilometers
  • 887.804 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Knoxville generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W