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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Hobbs, NM?

The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 3334 miles / 5366 kilometers / 2897 nautical miles.

Lea County Regional Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Hobbs to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3334.064 miles
  • 5365.657 kilometers
  • 2897.223 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
  • 3329.377 miles
  • 5358.113 kilometers
  • 2893.150 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Hobbs to Kamuela generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hobbs to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W