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How far is Abu Dhabi from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 3473 miles / 5589 kilometers / 3018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7576 miles / 12192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 48 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3473.053 miles
  • 5589.338 kilometers
  • 3018.001 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
  • 3472.460 miles
  • 5588.383 kilometers
  • 3017.485 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 Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 863 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways
Malaysia Airlines