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How far is Hobbs, NM, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1107 miles / 1781 kilometers / 962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 49 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1106.760 miles
  • 1781.158 kilometers
  • 961.748 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
  • 1104.728 miles
  • 1777.888 kilometers
  • 959.982 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 San Jose to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from San Jose to Hobbs generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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