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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 31 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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1430
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2301
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1242
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Distance from Seattle to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.649 miles
  • 2300.797 kilometers
  • 1242.331 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
  • 1428.492 miles
  • 2298.934 kilometers
  • 1241.325 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 Seattle to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lubbock generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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