How far is Abilene, TX, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 1122 miles / 1805 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Abilene (ABI) is 1296 miles / 2086 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 55 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Abilene. 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 Detroit to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Abilene?
The time difference between Detroit and Abilene is 1 hour. Abilene is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Detroit to Abilene 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 Detroit to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |