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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1529 miles / 2461 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 4 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1529.091 miles
  • 2460.834 kilometers
  • 1328.744 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
  • 1526.070 miles
  • 2455.971 kilometers
  • 1326.118 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 Philadelphia to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Lubbock generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Lubbock

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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