How far is Hobbs, NM, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 927 miles / 1492 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 927.061 miles
- 1491.961 kilometers
- 805.594 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- 925.231 miles
- 1489.016 kilometers
- 804.004 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 Bakersfield to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Hobbs?
The time difference between Bakersfield and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Hobbs generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bakersfield to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′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 |