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Distance from Addis Ababa to Dubai

Straight line

2,497 km
1,552 mi · 1,349 NM

By road

5,974 km
3,712 mi

Travel time

70 h 55 min
flight ≈ 3 h 37 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Dubai?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are quite far apart: 2,497 km in a straight line, that is 1,552 miles or 1,349 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Dubai is 5,974 km (3,712 miles), about 70 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 139% longer than the straight line.

From Addis Ababa, Dubai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 17.2199°, 46.6674°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Dubai?

By road it is 5,974 km (3,712 miles) from Addis Ababa to Dubai; in a straight line it is 2,497 km (1,552 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

About 70 h 55 min on the fastest route (5,974 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Addis Ababa?

Dubai is to the north-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 37 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.