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How far is Al Ghaydah from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Al Ghaydah (Al Ghaydah Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Al Ghaydah (AAY) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 27 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Al Ghaydah Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Al Ghaydah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 589.213 miles
  • 948.246 kilometers
  • 512.012 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
  • 591.538 miles
  • 951.989 kilometers
  • 514.033 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 Abu Dhabi to Al Ghaydah?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Al Ghaydah Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Al Ghaydah Airport (AAY)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Al Ghaydah generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Al Ghaydah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Al Ghaydah Airport (AAY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Al Ghaydah Airport
City: Al Ghaydah
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: AAY
ICAO Code: OYGD
Coordinates: 16°11′30″N, 52°10′29″E