http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2013/reneem323-5.htm It is an interesting post with lots of cool pictures but the abomination of desolation does not happen in Bethlemen It happens at the Temple, or Temple Mount The distance between Bethlehem and the Temple mount is about 9km http://www.evi.com/q/what_is_the_distance_between_bethlehem_and_temple_mount