How far is Hobbs, NM, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1499 miles / 2413 kilometers / 1303 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1694 miles / 2727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 35 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1499.256 miles
- 2412.818 kilometers
- 1302.818 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- 1496.255 miles
- 2407.989 kilometers
- 1300.210 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 Richmond to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Hobbs?
The time difference between Richmond and Hobbs is 2 hours. Hobbs is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Richmond to Hobbs generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |