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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Abilene, TX?

The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 151 miles / 243 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Lubbock (LBB) is 176 miles / 283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 10 minutes.

Abilene Regional Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Abilene to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 151.298 miles
  • 243.491 kilometers
  • 131.474 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
  • 151.211 miles
  • 243.351 kilometers
  • 131.399 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 Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Abilene and Lubbock?

There is no time difference between Abilene and Lubbock.

Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Abilene to Lubbock generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 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 Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W