How far is Hobbs, NM, from Wilmington, NC?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1612 miles / 2595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 25 minutes.
Wilmington International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1462.292 miles
- 2353.331 kilometers
- 1270.697 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- 1459.208 miles
- 2348.368 kilometers
- 1268.017 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 Wilmington to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Hobbs?
The time difference between Wilmington and Hobbs is 2 hours. Hobbs is 2 hours behind Wilmington.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Wilmington to Hobbs generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |
| Destination | 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 |