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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 7285 miles / 11724 kilometers / 6330 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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7285
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11724
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6330
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Distance from Wellington to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7284.664 miles
  • 11723.530 kilometers
  • 6330.200 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
  • 7294.253 miles
  • 11738.962 kilometers
  • 6338.533 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 Wellington to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Wellington to Hobbs generates about 895 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 895 kilograms equals 1 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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