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How far is Abilene, TX, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Abilene (ABI) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 1 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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1325
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2132
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1151
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1324.760 miles
  • 2131.994 kilometers
  • 1151.185 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
  • 1322.453 miles
  • 2128.283 kilometers
  • 1149.181 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 Washington D.C. to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Abilene generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Abilene

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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