How far is Rockford, IL, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Rockford (RFD) is 1249 miles / 2010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 41 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1013.810 miles
- 1631.569 kilometers
- 880.977 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- 1013.223 miles
- 1630.624 kilometers
- 880.466 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 Hobbs to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Rockford?
The time difference between Hobbs and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Rockford generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hobbs to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |