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Distance from Nanjing to Dubai

Straight line

6,171 km
3,835 mi · 3,332 NM

By road

8,129 km
5,051 mi

Travel time

97 h 29 min
flight ≈ 8 h 13 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Dubai?

Nanjing (China) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 6,171 km in a straight line, that is 3,835 miles or 3,332 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Dubai is 8,129 km (5,051 miles), about 97 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from China into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 32.6237°, 85.8662°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 13 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 Nanjing from Dubai?

By road it is 8,129 km (5,051 miles) from Nanjing to Dubai; in a straight line it is 6,171 km (3,835 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Dubai?

About 97 h 29 min on the fastest route (8,129 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Nanjing?

Dubai is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 13 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.