How far is Hobbs, NM, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 806 miles / 1296 kilometers / 700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Hobbs (HOB) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 51 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 805.507 miles
- 1296.337 kilometers
- 699.966 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- 805.601 miles
- 1296.490 kilometers
- 700.048 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 Des Moines to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Hobbs?
The time difference between Des Moines and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Hobbs generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |