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How far is Hobbs, NM, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1509 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1709 miles / 2751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 26 minutes.

University Park Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from State College to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.863 miles
  • 2428.280 kilometers
  • 1311.166 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
  • 1506.278 miles
  • 2424.120 kilometers
  • 1308.920 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 State College to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from State College to Hobbs generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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