How far is Lihue, HI, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3489 miles / 5615 kilometers / 3032 nautical miles.
Lea County Regional Airport – Lihue Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Lihue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Lihue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3489.202 miles
- 5615.327 kilometers
- 3032.034 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- 3483.679 miles
- 5606.438 kilometers
- 3027.234 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 Lihue?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Lihue Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Lihue?
The time difference between Hobbs and Lihue is 3 hours. Lihue is 3 hours behind Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Lihue Airport (LIH)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Lihue generates about 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 393 kilograms equals 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Hobbs to Lihue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Lihue Airport (LIH).
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 | Lihue Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lihue, HI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LIH |
| ICAO Code: | PHLI |
| Coordinates: | 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W |