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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 3169 miles / 5099 kilometers / 2753 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3168.577 miles
  • 5099.330 kilometers
  • 2753.418 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
  • 3164.086 miles
  • 5092.103 kilometers
  • 2749.516 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 Kangerlussuaq to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Hobbs generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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