How far is Hobbs, NM, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1411 miles / 2271 kilometers / 1226 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 2 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1411.124 miles
- 2270.985 kilometers
- 1226.234 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- 1408.208 miles
- 2266.291 kilometers
- 1223.699 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 Raleigh to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Hobbs?
The time difference between Raleigh and Hobbs is 2 hours. Hobbs is 2 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Hobbs generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |