Distance from London to Dubai
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How far is London from Dubai?
London (United Kingdom) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 5,493 km in a straight line, that is 3,413 miles or 2,966 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Dubai is 6,807 km (4,230 miles), about 74 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.
From London, Dubai lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 41.5952°, 33.1558°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Dubai?
By road it is 6,807 km (4,230 miles) from London to Dubai; in a straight line it is 5,493 km (3,413 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Dubai?
About 74 h 52 min on the fastest route (6,807 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Dubai from London?
Dubai is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 101°.
How long is the flight from London to Dubai?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 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.