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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1631 miles / 2624 kilometers / 1417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1864 miles / 3000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 2 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1630.652 miles
  • 2624.280 kilometers
  • 1416.998 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
  • 1627.581 miles
  • 2619.337 kilometers
  • 1414.329 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 Philadelphia to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Hobbs generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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