Distance from Mecca to Dubai
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How far is Mecca from Dubai?
Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) 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 Mecca, Dubai lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into United Arab Emirates. 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 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
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 Mecca from Dubai?
The straight-line distance between Mecca and Dubai is 1,634 km (1,015 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Dubai from Mecca?
Dubai is to the east of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 73°.
How long is the flight from Mecca to Dubai?
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.