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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1024 miles / 1648 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 55 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1023.825 miles
  • 1647.687 kilometers
  • 889.680 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
  • 1021.666 miles
  • 1644.213 kilometers
  • 887.804 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 Knoxville to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Lubbock generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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