How far is Hobbs, NM, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers / 1753 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Hobbs (HOB) is 2523 miles / 4061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 46 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2017.507 miles
- 3246.863 kilometers
- 1753.166 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- 2017.106 miles
- 3246.217 kilometers
- 1752.817 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 Fort Nelson to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Hobbs?
The time difference between Fort Nelson and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour ahead of Fort Nelson.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Hobbs generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |
| Destination | Lea County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hobbs, NM |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOB |
| ICAO Code: | KHOB |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W |