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How far is Abu Dhabi from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 7292 miles / 11735 kilometers / 6337 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7291.955 miles
  • 11735.264 kilometers
  • 6336.536 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
  • 7279.428 miles
  • 11715.104 kilometers
  • 6325.650 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 Raleigh to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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