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How far is Abu Dhabi from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 733 miles / 1179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 11 minutes.

Kuwait International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 528.261 miles
  • 850.153 kilometers
  • 459.046 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
  • 528.416 miles
  • 850.403 kilometers
  • 459.181 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 Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways
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Kuwait Airways