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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1936 miles / 3115 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Hobbs (HOB) is 2444 miles / 3933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 33 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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1936
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3115
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1682
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1935.541 miles
  • 3114.952 kilometers
  • 1681.939 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
  • 1935.495 miles
  • 3114.877 kilometers
  • 1681.899 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 Rainbow Lake to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Hobbs?

There is no time difference between Rainbow Lake and Hobbs.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Hobbs generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″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