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How far is Dubai from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dubai (DXB) is 76 miles / 122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 19 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 72.048 miles
  • 115.950 kilometers
  • 62.608 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
  • 72.170 miles
  • 116.147 kilometers
  • 62.714 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 Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Dubai?

There is no time difference between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Dubai generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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 Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E