Distance from Dubai to Mecca
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How far is Dubai from Mecca?
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,634 km in a straight line, that is 1,015 miles or 882 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Dubai, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 23.4428°, 47.4608°.
A direct flight would take about 2 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.
Other distances from Dubai
- Dubai – Sharjah 31 km
- Dubai – Shiraz 574 km
- Dubai – Riyadh 867 km
- Dubai – Isfahan 913 km
- Dubai – Basrah 955 km
- Dubai – Karachi 1,179 km
- Dubai – Tehran 1,238 km
- Dubai – Karaj 1,265 km
- Dubai – Mashhad 1,314 km
Other distances from Mecca
- Mecca – Jeddah 67 km
- Mecca – Medina 339 km
- Mecca – Riyadh 793 km
- Mecca – Sanaa 818 km
- Mecca – Omdurman 1,006 km
- Mecca – Khartoum 1,009 km
- Mecca – Amman 1,232 km
- Mecca – Basrah 1,284 km
- Mecca – Giza 1,286 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai from Mecca?
The straight-line distance between Dubai and Mecca is 1,634 km (1,015 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Mecca from Dubai?
Mecca is to the west of Dubai, at an initial bearing of 259°.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Mecca?
A direct flight would take about 2 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.