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How far is Abu Dhabi from Los Angeles, CA?

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

Los Angeles International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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8390
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13502
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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 Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi. 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 Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi?

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

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

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi 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 Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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