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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1353 miles / 2177 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 7 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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1353
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2177
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1175
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Distance from Roanoke to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.677 miles
  • 2176.922 kilometers
  • 1175.444 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
  • 1350.018 miles
  • 2172.644 kilometers
  • 1173.134 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 Roanoke to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Hobbs generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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