How far is Chicago, IL, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers / 918 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Chicago (MDW) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 42 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Chicago. 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 Hobbs to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Chicago?
The time difference between Hobbs and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Chicago 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 Hobbs to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |