How far is Richmond, VA, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1499 miles / 2413 kilometers / 1303 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Richmond (RIC) is 1693 miles / 2724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 35 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1499.256 miles
- 2412.818 kilometers
- 1302.818 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- 1496.255 miles
- 2407.989 kilometers
- 1300.210 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Richmond?
The time difference between Hobbs and Richmond is 2 hours. Richmond is 2 hours ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Richmond generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 396 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |