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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1742 miles / 2803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 54 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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1241
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Distance from Seattle to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1428.205 miles
  • 2298.473 kilometers
  • 1241.076 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
  • 1427.492 miles
  • 2297.326 kilometers
  • 1240.457 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 Seattle to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Seattle to Hobbs generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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