How far is Abilene, TX, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 307 miles / 493 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Abilene (ABI) is 373 miles / 601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 9 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Houston to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.593 miles
- 493.413 kilometers
- 266.422 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- 306.424 miles
- 493.142 kilometers
- 266.275 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 Houston to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Abilene?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Houston to Abilene generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |