How far is Hobbs, NM, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 583 miles / 937 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Hobbs (HOB) is 688 miles / 1108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 30 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 582.505 miles
- 937.450 kilometers
- 506.183 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- 581.951 miles
- 936.560 kilometers
- 505.702 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 Joplin to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Hobbs?
The time difference between Joplin and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Joplin to Hobbs generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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 |