How far is Hobbs, NM, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers / 2523 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Hobbs (HOB) is 3703 miles / 5959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 27 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2903.062 miles
- 4672.026 kilometers
- 2522.692 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- 2899.481 miles
- 4666.263 kilometers
- 2519.580 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 Fairbanks to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Hobbs?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Hobbs is 2 hours. Hobbs is 2 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Hobbs generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |