How far is Hobbs, NM, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1111 miles / 1789 kilometers / 966 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1278 miles / 2057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 54 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1111.458 miles
- 1788.718 kilometers
- 965.831 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- 1109.519 miles
- 1785.598 kilometers
- 964.146 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 Lexington to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Hobbs?
The time difference between Lexington and Hobbs is 2 hours. Hobbs is 2 hours behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Lexington to Hobbs generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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 |