How far is Hobbs, NM, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 882 miles / 1420 kilometers / 767 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1043 miles / 1678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 42 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 882.408 miles
- 1420.098 kilometers
- 766.792 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- 880.571 miles
- 1417.142 kilometers
- 765.196 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 Los Angeles to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Hobbs?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Hobbs generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |