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How far is Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 3897 miles / 6272 kilometers / 3386 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3897.046 miles
  • 6271.688 kilometers
  • 3386.441 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
  • 3911.324 miles
  • 6294.666 kilometers
  • 3398.848 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 Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination 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