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MDW to HOB: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport)
1,055 mi
1,698 km · 917 nm
2h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,055 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 46m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- HOB — Lea County Regional Airport · Hobbs, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near HOB
- INK · Winkler County Airport63 mi away
- CNM · Cavern City Air Terminal66 mi away
- MAF · Midland International Airport78 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from HOB?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1,055 miles (1,698 km, 917 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to HOB?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Hobbs?
Hobbs is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to HOB?
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