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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Hobbs, NM?

The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 453 miles / 729 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Tucson (TUS) is 538 miles / 866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 47 minutes.

Lea County Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Hobbs to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 453.140 miles
  • 729.257 kilometers
  • 393.767 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
  • 452.214 miles
  • 727.768 kilometers
  • 392.963 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Hobbs to Tucson generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W