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How far is Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 3908 miles / 6290 kilometers / 3396 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3908.427 miles
  • 6290.004 kilometers
  • 3396.331 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
  • 3922.841 miles
  • 6313.201 kilometers
  • 3408.856 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Rand Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 981 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

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

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 Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E