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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 8390 miles / 13502 kilometers / 7291 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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7291
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Flight time duration
16 h 23 min
CO2 emission
1 056 kg

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8389.841 miles
  • 13502.140 kilometers
  • 7290.572 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
  • 8377.769 miles
  • 13482.712 kilometers
  • 7280.082 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 16 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles generates about 1 056 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 056 kilograms equals 2 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W