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How far is Sandspit from Hobbs, NM?

The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2767 miles / 4453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 0 minutes.

Lea County Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2004
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3225
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Distance from Hobbs to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.631 miles
  • 3224.532 kilometers
  • 1741.108 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
  • 2001.923 miles
  • 3221.783 kilometers
  • 1739.624 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Hobbs to Sandspit generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Sandspit

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

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W