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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 5290 miles / 8514 kilometers / 4597 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Recife to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5290.379 miles
  • 8514.039 kilometers
  • 4597.213 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
  • 5292.295 miles
  • 8517.124 kilometers
  • 4598.879 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 Recife to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Recife to Hobbs generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″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