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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1504 miles / 2420 kilometers / 1307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1724 miles / 2774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 7 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1503.745 miles
  • 2420.043 kilometers
  • 1306.719 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
  • 1500.892 miles
  • 2415.451 kilometers
  • 1304.239 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 Washington D.C. to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Hobbs generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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