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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 3106 miles / 4999 kilometers / 2699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Hobbs (HOB) is 4038 miles / 6499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 32 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3106.326 miles
  • 4999.148 kilometers
  • 2699.324 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
  • 3101.996 miles
  • 4992.179 kilometers
  • 2695.561 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 Hughes to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Lea County Regional Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Hughes to Hobbs generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hughes to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W
Destination 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