How far is Kearney, NE, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 601 miles / 968 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Kearney (EAR) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 26 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Kearney Regional Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Kearney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Kearney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 601.426 miles
- 967.902 kilometers
- 522.625 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- 602.242 miles
- 969.214 kilometers
- 523.334 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 Kearney?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Kearney?
The time difference between Hobbs and Kearney is 1 hour. Kearney is 1 hour ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Kearney generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Kearney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).
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 | Kearney Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kearney, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | EAR |
| ICAO Code: | KEAR |
| Coordinates: | 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W |