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How far is State College, PA, from Hobbs, NM?

The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 1509 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to State College (SCE) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 26 minutes.

Lea County Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Hobbs to State College

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to State College. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.863 miles
  • 2428.280 kilometers
  • 1311.166 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
  • 1506.278 miles
  • 2424.120 kilometers
  • 1308.920 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Hobbs to State College generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Lea County Regional Airport
City: Hobbs, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOB
ICAO Code: KHOB
Coordinates: 32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W
Destination University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W