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How far is Hobbs, NM, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 901 miles / 1450 kilometers / 783 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 22 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 901.172 miles
  • 1450.295 kilometers
  • 783.097 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
  • 900.292 miles
  • 1448.880 kilometers
  • 782.333 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 Springfield to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Springfield to Hobbs generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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