How far is Hobbs, NM, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1270 miles / 2043 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 56 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1269.720 miles
- 2043.416 kilometers
- 1103.357 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- 1268.174 miles
- 2040.928 kilometers
- 1102.013 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 Detroit to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Hobbs?
The time difference between Detroit and Hobbs is 2 hours. Hobbs is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Detroit to Hobbs generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |