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How far is Alma from Hobbs, NM?

The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 1966 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Alma (YTF) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 41 minutes.

Lea County Regional Airport – Alma Airport

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1966
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3163
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1708
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Distance from Hobbs to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.531 miles
  • 3163.216 kilometers
  • 1708.000 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
  • 1962.918 miles
  • 3159.010 kilometers
  • 1705.729 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Alma Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Hobbs to Alma generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 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 Alma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Alma Airport (YTF).

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W