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How far is Abilene, TX, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 852 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Abilene (ABI) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 39 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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852
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1372
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741
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Distance from Chattanooga to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 852.354 miles
  • 1371.730 kilometers
  • 740.675 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
  • 850.701 miles
  • 1369.071 kilometers
  • 739.239 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 Chattanooga to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Abilene generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Abilene

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

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W
Destination 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