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Distance from Beijing to Dubai

Straight line

5,855 km
3,638 mi · 3,162 NM

By road

7,502 km
4,662 mi

Travel time

89 h 30 min
flight ≈ 7 h 49 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Dubai?

Beijing (China) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 5,855 km in a straight line, that is 3,638 miles or 3,162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Dubai is 7,502 km (4,662 miles), about 89 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from China into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 36.4501°, 83.0531°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 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 Beijing from Dubai?

By road it is 7,502 km (4,662 miles) from Beijing to Dubai; in a straight line it is 5,855 km (3,638 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Dubai?

About 89 h 30 min on the fastest route (7,502 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Beijing?

Dubai is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 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.