How far is Hobbs, NM, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1246 miles / 2005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1013.810 miles
- 1631.569 kilometers
- 880.977 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- 1013.223 miles
- 1630.624 kilometers
- 880.466 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 Rockford to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Hobbs?
The time difference between Rockford and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Rockford to Hobbs generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″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 |