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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 2026 miles / 3260 kilometers / 1761 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Hobbs (HOB) is 2554 miles / 4111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 31 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2025.959 miles
  • 3260.465 kilometers
  • 1760.510 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
  • 2026.015 miles
  • 3260.555 kilometers
  • 1760.559 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 Hay River to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hay River and Hobbs?

There is no time difference between Hay River and Hobbs.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Hay River to Hobbs generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″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