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Distance from Dubai to Beijing

Straight line

5,855 km
3,638 mi · 3,162 NM

By road

7,488 km
4,653 mi

Travel time

89 h 19 min
flight ≈ 7 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Dubai from Beijing?

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Beijing (China) 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, Dubai to Beijing is 7,488 km (4,653 miles), about 89 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Dubai, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from United Arab Emirates into China. 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 Dubai from Beijing?

By road it is 7,488 km (4,653 miles) from Dubai to Beijing; in a straight line it is 5,855 km (3,638 miles).

How long is the drive from Dubai to Beijing?

About 89 h 19 min on the fastest route (7,488 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Dubai?

Beijing is to the north-east of Dubai, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Beijing?

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.