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How far is Skagway, AK, from Hobbs, NM?

The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2363 miles / 3802 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Skagway (SGY) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 14 minutes.

Lea County Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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2363
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2053
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Distance from Hobbs to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2362.557 miles
  • 3802.167 kilometers
  • 2053.006 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
  • 2360.568 miles
  • 3798.967 kilometers
  • 2051.278 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 Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Hobbs to Skagway generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 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 Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

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 Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W