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How far is Abilene, TX, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 1021 miles / 1643 kilometers / 887 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Abilene (ABI) is 1188 miles / 1912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 23 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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1021
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1643
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887
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Distance from San Diego to Abilene

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1020.635 miles
  • 1642.553 kilometers
  • 886.907 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
  • 1018.507 miles
  • 1639.128 kilometers
  • 885.058 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 San Diego to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from San Diego to Abilene generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Abilene

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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