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How far is Sanya from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 3532 miles / 5685 kilometers / 3070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sanya (SYX) is 6370 miles / 10251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 130 hours 47 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3532.457 miles
  • 5684.938 kilometers
  • 3069.621 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
  • 3527.239 miles
  • 5676.541 kilometers
  • 3065.087 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Sanya generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 879 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 Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E