How far is Fort Nelson from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers / 1753 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2518 miles / 4052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 39 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2017.507 miles
- 3246.863 kilometers
- 1753.166 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- 2017.106 miles
- 3246.217 kilometers
- 1752.817 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Fort Nelson?
The time difference between Hobbs and Fort Nelson is 1 hour. Fort Nelson is 1 hour behind Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Fort Nelson generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |