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How far is Gander from Hobbs, NM?

The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 2729 miles / 4392 kilometers / 2372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Gander (YQX) is 3913 miles / 6297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 42 minutes.

Lea County Regional Airport – Gander International Airport

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2729
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4392
Kilometers
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2372
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 40 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
302 kg

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Distance from Hobbs to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2729.169 miles
  • 4392.171 kilometers
  • 2371.583 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
  • 2724.033 miles
  • 4383.907 kilometers
  • 2367.120 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Gander International Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Hobbs to Gander generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 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 Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W