How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers / 2523 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3698 miles / 5952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 21 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2903.062 miles
- 4672.026 kilometers
- 2522.692 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- 2899.481 miles
- 4666.263 kilometers
- 2519.580 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Hobbs and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Fairbanks generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |