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Distance from Cairo to Dubai

Straight line

2,434 km
1,513 mi · 1,314 NM

By road

3,084 km
1,916 mi

Travel time

33 h 19 min
flight ≈ 3 h 33 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Dubai?

Cairo (Egypt) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are quite far apart: 2,434 km in a straight line, that is 1,513 miles or 1,314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Dubai is 3,084 km (1,916 miles), about 33 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Dubai lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Egypt into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 28.0949°, 43.5570°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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 Cairo from Dubai?

By road it is 3,084 km (1,916 miles) from Cairo to Dubai; in a straight line it is 2,434 km (1,513 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Dubai?

About 33 h 19 min on the fastest route (3,084 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Cairo?

Dubai is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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.