How far is Hobbs, NM, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Hobbs (HOB) is 802 miles / 1291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 13 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 684.573 miles
- 1101.714 kilometers
- 594.878 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- 683.394 miles
- 1099.817 kilometers
- 593.854 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 Lafayette to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Hobbs?
The time difference between Lafayette and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Hobbs generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″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 |