Distance from Shanghai to Dubai
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How far is Shanghai from Dubai?
Shanghai (China) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 6,438 km in a straight line, that is 4,001 miles or 3,476 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from China into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 32.5550°, 87.3121°.
A direct flight would take about 8 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 Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 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 Shanghai from Dubai?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Dubai is 6,438 km (4,001 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Dubai from Shanghai?
Dubai is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 282°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dubai?
A direct flight would take about 8 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.