How far is Hobbs, NM, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers / 918 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 40 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1055.905 miles
- 1699.314 kilometers
- 917.556 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- 1055.023 miles
- 1697.894 kilometers
- 916.790 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 Chicago to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Hobbs?
The time difference between Chicago and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Hobbs generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |