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How far is Abilene, TX, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Abilene (ABI) is 1087 miles / 1749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 50 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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924
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1487
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803
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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)
  • 924.230 miles
  • 1487.404 kilometers
  • 803.134 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
  • 924.077 miles
  • 1487.158 kilometers
  • 803.001 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 O'Hare International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Abilene?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Abilene.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Abilene generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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