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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 5497 miles / 8847 kilometers / 4777 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5497.409 miles
  • 8847.223 kilometers
  • 4777.118 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
  • 5506.228 miles
  • 8861.415 kilometers
  • 4784.781 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 Rio De Janeiro to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Hobbs generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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