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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1562 miles / 2513 kilometers / 1357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1762 miles / 2836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 32 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1561.662 miles
  • 2513.252 kilometers
  • 1357.047 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
  • 1559.338 miles
  • 2509.512 kilometers
  • 1355.028 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 Rochester to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Rochester to Hobbs generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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