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How far is Abu Dhabi from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 7239 miles / 11651 kilometers / 6291 nautical miles.

Essendon Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7239.499 miles
  • 11650.845 kilometers
  • 6290.953 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
  • 7244.320 miles
  • 11658.603 kilometers
  • 6295.142 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 Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 14 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi generates about 889 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 889 kilograms equals 1 959 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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

Airport information

Origin Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″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