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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 767 miles / 1235 kilometers / 667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Hobbs (HOB) is 821 miles / 1321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 49 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 767.321 miles
  • 1234.884 kilometers
  • 666.784 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
  • 765.727 miles
  • 1232.318 kilometers
  • 665.398 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 Jackson to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Jackson to Hobbs generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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