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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1507 miles / 2425 kilometers / 1309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1703 miles / 2740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 22 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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1309
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Distance from Buffalo to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1506.943 miles
  • 2425.190 kilometers
  • 1309.498 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
  • 1504.762 miles
  • 2421.679 kilometers
  • 1307.602 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 Buffalo to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Hobbs generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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