How far is Des Moines, IA, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 806 miles / 1296 kilometers / 700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 53 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 805.507 miles
- 1296.337 kilometers
- 699.966 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- 805.601 miles
- 1296.490 kilometers
- 700.048 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 Hobbs to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Des Moines?
The time difference between Hobbs and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Des Moines generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hobbs to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |