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How far is Abu Dhabi from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 76 miles / 123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 21 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 72.048 miles
  • 115.950 kilometers
  • 62.608 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
  • 72.170 miles
  • 116.147 kilometers
  • 62.714 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 Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

There is no time difference between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Dubai to Abu Dhabi generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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