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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 980 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 47 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Hobbs

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bismarck to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.491 miles
  • 1577.947 kilometers
  • 852.023 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
  • 981.875 miles
  • 1580.175 kilometers
  • 853.226 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 Bismarck to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Hobbs generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W
Destination Lea County Regional Airport
City: Hobbs, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOB
ICAO Code: KHOB
Coordinates: 32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W