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How far is Abu Dhabi from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 8848 miles / 14239 kilometers / 7688 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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8848
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14239
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7688
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Flight time duration
17 h 15 min
CO2 emission
1 124 kg

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Distance from Wellington to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8847.691 miles
  • 14238.979 kilometers
  • 7688.434 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
  • 8848.585 miles
  • 14240.418 kilometers
  • 7689.211 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 Wellington to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 17 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Wellington to Abu Dhabi generates about 1 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 124 kilograms equals 2 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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