How far is Lubbock, TX, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 950.789 miles
- 1530.147 kilometers
- 826.213 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- 949.926 miles
- 1528.758 kilometers
- 825.463 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 Chicago to Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lubbock?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lubbock generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubbock, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBB |
| ICAO Code: | KLBB |
| Coordinates: | 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W |