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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Hobbs (HOB) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 19 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Salina to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 524.069 miles
  • 843.407 kilometers
  • 455.403 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
  • 524.382 miles
  • 843.911 kilometers
  • 455.676 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 Salina to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Salina to Hobbs generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Hobbs

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

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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