How far is Hobbs, NM, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Hobbs (HOB) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 43 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 616.038 miles
- 991.418 kilometers
- 535.323 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- 615.038 miles
- 989.808 kilometers
- 534.454 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 Lake Charles to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Hobbs?
The time difference between Lake Charles and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Hobbs generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lake Charles, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCH |
| ICAO Code: | KLCH |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″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 |