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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 7902 miles / 12717 kilometers / 6867 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7901.884 miles
  • 12716.850 kilometers
  • 6866.550 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
  • 7889.275 miles
  • 12696.558 kilometers
  • 6855.593 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 Riyadh to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 15 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Lubbock generates about 984 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 984 kilograms equals 2 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E
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