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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1178 miles / 1896 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1390 miles / 2237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 52 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1178.222 miles
  • 1896.165 kilometers
  • 1023.847 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
  • 1175.859 miles
  • 1892.362 kilometers
  • 1021.794 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 Oakland to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Oakland to Lubbock generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Lubbock

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W
Destination 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