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How far is Abilene, TX, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 151 miles / 243 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Abilene (ABI) is 176 miles / 283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 7 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 151.298 miles
  • 243.491 kilometers
  • 131.474 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
  • 151.211 miles
  • 243.351 kilometers
  • 131.399 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 Lubbock to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lubbock and Abilene?

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Abilene.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Abilene generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Abilene

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

Airport information

Origin Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″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