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How far is Abu Dhabi from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 3554 miles / 5719 kilometers / 3088 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3553.534 miles
  • 5718.859 kilometers
  • 3087.937 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
  • 3549.212 miles
  • 5711.904 kilometers
  • 3084.181 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 Cardiff to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
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