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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1243 miles / 2000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 15 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.624 miles
  • 1605.520 kilometers
  • 866.911 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
  • 998.095 miles
  • 1606.277 kilometers
  • 867.320 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 Minneapolis to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Hobbs generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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