How far is Lubbock, TX, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 541 miles / 870 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Lubbock (LBB) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 6 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 540.553 miles
- 869.936 kilometers
- 469.728 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- 539.516 miles
- 868.267 kilometers
- 468.827 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 Tucson to Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Lubbock?
The time difference between Tucson and Lubbock is 1 hour. Lubbock is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from Tucson to Lubbock generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
| Destination | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubbock, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBB |
| ICAO Code: | KLBB |
| Coordinates: | 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W |