How far is Hobbs, NM, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1002 miles / 1613 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 34 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1002.404 miles
- 1613.212 kilometers
- 871.065 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- 1000.354 miles
- 1609.914 kilometers
- 869.284 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 Santa Maria to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Hobbs?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Hobbs generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Maria to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″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 |