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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Tapachula?

The distance between Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1427 miles / 2297 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tapachula (TAP) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1717 miles / 2764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 49 minutes.

Tapachula International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Tapachula to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1427.354 miles
  • 2297.104 kilometers
  • 1240.337 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
  • 1431.496 miles
  • 2303.769 kilometers
  • 1243.936 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 Tapachula to Lubbock?

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

What is the time difference between Tapachula and Lubbock?

There is no time difference between Tapachula and Lubbock.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Tapachula 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 Tapachula to Lubbock

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

Airport information

Origin Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″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