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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Hobbs (HOB) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 26 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.843 miles
  • 896.152 kilometers
  • 483.883 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
  • 557.582 miles
  • 897.342 kilometers
  • 484.526 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 Harlingen to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Hobbs generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Hobbs

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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