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How far is Scottsbluff, NE, from Abilene, TX?

The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) is 687 miles / 1106 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Scottsbluff (BFF) is 917 miles / 1475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 31 minutes.

Abilene Regional Airport – Western Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Abilene to Scottsbluff

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abilene to Scottsbluff. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 687.182 miles
  • 1105.912 kilometers
  • 597.144 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
  • 688.220 miles
  • 1107.582 kilometers
  • 598.047 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 Abilene to Scottsbluff?

The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Western Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF)

On average, flying from Abilene to Scottsbluff generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Scottsbluff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF).

Airport information

Origin Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W
Destination Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W