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How far is Abu Dhabi from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 7492 miles / 12057 kilometers / 6510 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7491.815 miles
  • 12056.907 kilometers
  • 6510.209 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
  • 7494.588 miles
  • 12061.371 kilometers
  • 6512.619 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 Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi generates about 925 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 925 kilograms equals 2 039 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″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 Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways
Virgin Australia