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How far is Columbia, SC, from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7480 miles / 12038 kilometers / 6500 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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7480
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12038
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6500
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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abu Dhabi to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7479.947 miles
  • 12037.808 kilometers
  • 6499.896 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
  • 7467.460 miles
  • 12017.711 kilometers
  • 6489.045 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 Abu Dhabi to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Columbia generates about 923 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 923 kilograms equals 2 035 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W