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

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

The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Decatur (DEC) is 1095 miles / 1762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 57 minutes.

Distance from Hobbs to Decatur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Decatur. 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 Hobbs to Decatur?

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

What is the time difference between Hobbs and Decatur?

The time difference between Hobbs and Decatur is 1 hour. Decatur is 1 hour ahead of Hobbs.

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

On average, flying from Hobbs to Decatur 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 Hobbs to Decatur

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

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