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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Newport News, VA?

The distance between Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers / 1341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newport News (PHF) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1750 miles / 2817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 37 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Newport News to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1542.768 miles
  • 2482.844 kilometers
  • 1340.628 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
  • 1539.630 miles
  • 2477.794 kilometers
  • 1337.902 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 Newport News to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Newport News to Hobbs generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newport News to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″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