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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 38 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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951
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1531
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827
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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)
  • 951.174 miles
  • 1530.767 kilometers
  • 826.548 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
  • 950.368 miles
  • 1529.468 kilometers
  • 825.847 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 O'Hare International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lubbock?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Lubbock.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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