How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 927 miles / 1492 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 927.061 miles
- 1491.961 kilometers
- 805.594 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- 925.231 miles
- 1489.016 kilometers
- 804.004 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 Hobbs to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Hobbs and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Bakersfield generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hobbs to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |