How far is Hobbs, NM, from Albuquerque, NM?
The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers / 220 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Hobbs (HOB) is 313 miles / 504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 27 minutes.
Albuquerque International Sunport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Albuquerque to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 253.602 miles
- 408.133 kilometers
- 220.374 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- 253.537 miles
- 408.028 kilometers
- 220.317 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 Albuquerque to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Lea County Regional Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Hobbs?
Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Albuquerque to Hobbs generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Albuquerque International Sunport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABQ |
| ICAO Code: | KABQ |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W |
| Destination | Lea County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hobbs, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOB |
| ICAO Code: | KHOB |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W |