How far is Abilene, TX, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 921 miles / 1483 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Abilene (ABI) is 1078 miles / 1735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 39 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 921.385 miles
- 1482.825 kilometers
- 800.661 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- 921.174 miles
- 1482.487 kilometers
- 800.479 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 Chicago to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Abilene?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Abilene generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |