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How far is Abu Dhabi from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 2973 miles / 4784 kilometers / 2583 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2972.806 miles
  • 4784.267 kilometers
  • 2583.298 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
  • 2969.808 miles
  • 4779.443 kilometers
  • 2580.693 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 Zurich to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Zurich to Abu Dhabi generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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