How far is Hobbs, NM, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 515 miles / 828 kilometers / 447 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Hobbs (HOB) is 625 miles / 1006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 21 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Houston to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 514.645 miles
- 828.241 kilometers
- 447.214 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- 514.030 miles
- 827.251 kilometers
- 446.680 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 Houston to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Hobbs?
The time difference between Houston and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Houston to Hobbs generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | 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 |