How far is Hobbs, NM, from Brownsville, TX?
The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Hobbs (HOB) is 698 miles / 1124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 58 minutes.
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Brownsville to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brownsville to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 583.121 miles
- 938.443 kilometers
- 506.719 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- 583.915 miles
- 939.721 kilometers
- 507.409 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 Brownsville to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Hobbs?
The time difference between Brownsville and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Brownsville.
Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Brownsville to Hobbs generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brownsville, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRO |
| ICAO Code: | KBRO |
| Coordinates: | 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″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 |