How far is Hobbs, NM, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 3478 miles / 5598 kilometers / 3022 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Hobbs (HOB) is 4536 miles / 7300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 38 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3478.159 miles
- 5597.555 kilometers
- 3022.438 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- 3472.211 miles
- 5587.982 kilometers
- 3017.269 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 Wales to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Lea County Regional Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Hobbs?
The time difference between Wales and Hobbs is 2 hours. Hobbs is 2 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Wales to Hobbs generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 864 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Lea County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hobbs, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOB |
| ICAO Code: | KHOB |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W |