How far is Rochester, MN, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Rochester (RST) is 1205 miles / 1939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 38 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 966.859 miles
- 1556.009 kilometers
- 840.178 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- 967.101 miles
- 1556.398 kilometers
- 840.388 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Rochester?
The time difference between Hobbs and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Rochester generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |