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How far is Detroit, MI, from Abilene, TX?

The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1122 miles / 1805 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Detroit (DTW) is 1297 miles / 2087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 59 minutes.

Abilene Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Abilene to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.763 miles
  • 1805.302 kilometers
  • 974.785 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
  • 1120.865 miles
  • 1803.857 kilometers
  • 974.005 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Abilene to Detroit generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W