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

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers / 816 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1095 miles / 1763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 57 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Lea County Regional Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 938.981 miles
  • 1511.144 kilometers
  • 815.953 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
  • 937.966 miles
  • 1509.509 kilometers
  • 815.070 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 Decatur to Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Decatur to Hobbs generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Hobbs

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

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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