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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1966 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Hobbs (HOB) is 2328 miles / 3747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 39 minutes.

Alma Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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1966
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3163
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1708
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Distance from Alma to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.531 miles
  • 3163.216 kilometers
  • 1708.000 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
  • 1962.918 miles
  • 3159.010 kilometers
  • 1705.729 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 Alma to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Alma to Hobbs generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alma to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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