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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1452 miles / 2336 kilometers / 1261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1948 miles / 3135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 45 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1451.591 miles
  • 2336.110 kilometers
  • 1261.398 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
  • 1451.562 miles
  • 2336.063 kilometers
  • 1261.373 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 Kelowna to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Hobbs generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Hobbs

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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