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How far is Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 3899 miles / 6275 kilometers / 3388 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3899.348 miles
  • 6275.392 kilometers
  • 3388.441 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
  • 3913.749 miles
  • 6298.568 kilometers
  • 3400.955 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 Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways
Hainan Airlines
South African Airways