How far is Hobbs, NM, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Hobbs (HOB) is 898 miles / 1445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 24 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 747.862 miles
- 1203.568 kilometers
- 649.875 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- 747.232 miles
- 1202.553 kilometers
- 649.327 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 Columbia to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Hobbs?
The time difference between Columbia and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Columbia to Hobbs generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |