How far is Hobbs, NM, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1206 miles / 1941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 966.859 miles
- 1556.009 kilometers
- 840.178 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- 967.101 miles
- 1556.398 kilometers
- 840.388 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 Rochester to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Hobbs?
The time difference between Rochester and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Rochester to Hobbs generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |