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How far is Hobbs, NM, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Hobbs (HOB) is 2676 miles / 4306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 55 minutes.

Juan Santamaría 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)
  • 1977.024 miles
  • 3181.712 kilometers
  • 1717.987 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
  • 1981.012 miles
  • 3188.130 kilometers
  • 1721.452 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from San Jose to Hobbs generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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