How far is Hobbs, NM, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Hobbs (HOB) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 23 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 598.499 miles
- 963.190 kilometers
- 520.081 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- 599.537 miles
- 964.862 kilometers
- 520.984 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 North Platte to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Hobbs?
The time difference between North Platte and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind North Platte.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from North Platte to Hobbs generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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 |