How far is Sydney from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2453 miles / 3948 kilometers / 2132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Sydney (YQY) is 2924 miles / 4706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 51 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2453.470 miles
- 3948.477 kilometers
- 2132.007 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- 2448.853 miles
- 3941.047 kilometers
- 2127.995 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Sydney?
The time difference between Hobbs and Sydney is 3 hours. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Sydney generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
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 | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |