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Distance from Dubai to Guangzhou

Straight line

5,849 km
3,634 mi · 3,158 NM

By road

8,385 km
5,210 mi

Travel time

99 h 49 min
flight ≈ 7 h 49 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Dubai from Guangzhou?

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 5,849 km in a straight line, that is 3,634 miles or 3,158 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dubai to Guangzhou is 8,385 km (5,210 miles), about 99 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Dubai, Guangzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from United Arab Emirates into China. The halfway point is at 27.0772°, 84.5224°.

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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 8,385 km (5,210 miles) from Dubai to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 5,849 km (3,634 miles).

How long is the drive from Dubai to Guangzhou?

About 99 h 49 min on the fastest route (8,385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Dubai?

Guangzhou is to the east of Dubai, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Guangzhou?

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.