How far is Abu Dhabi from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 3416 miles / 5497 kilometers / 2968 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3415.904 miles
• 5497.365 kilometers
• 2968.340 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

• 3412.021 miles
• 5491.116 kilometers
• 2964.965 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 London to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Abu Dhabi?

The time difference between London and Abu Dhabi is 3 hours. Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from London to Abu Dhabi generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Destination	Abu Dhabi International Airport
City:	Abu Dhabi
Country:	United Arab Emirates
IATA Code:	AUH
ICAO Code:	OMAA
Coordinates:	24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E