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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1109 miles / 1784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 35 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 995.006 miles
  • 1601.306 kilometers
  • 864.636 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
  • 993.094 miles
  • 1598.230 kilometers
  • 862.975 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 Valparaiso to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Hobbs generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
City: Valparaiso, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VPS
ICAO Code: KVPS
Coordinates: 30°28′59″N, 86°31′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