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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 7390 miles / 11893 kilometers / 6422 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7389.777 miles
  • 11892.693 kilometers
  • 6421.541 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
  • 7399.347 miles
  • 11908.095 kilometers
  • 6429.857 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 Wellington to Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 14 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Wellington to Lubbock generates about 910 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 910 kilograms equals 2 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Lubbock

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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