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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Salisbury, MD?

The distance between Salisbury (Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1603 miles / 2580 kilometers / 1393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salisbury (SBY) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1860 miles / 2994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 15 minutes.

Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Salisbury to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1603.012 miles
  • 2579.798 kilometers
  • 1392.980 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
  • 1599.836 miles
  • 2574.686 kilometers
  • 1390.219 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 Salisbury to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Salisbury to Hobbs generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salisbury to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport
City: Salisbury, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBY
ICAO Code: KSBY
Coordinates: 38°20′25″N, 75°30′37″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