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Distance from Shenzhen to Dubai

Straight line

5,947 km
3,695 mi · 3,211 NM

By road

8,514 km
5,291 mi

Travel time

101 h 31 min
flight ≈ 7 h 56 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Dubai?

Shenzhen (China) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 5,947 km in a straight line, that is 3,695 miles or 3,211 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Dubai is 8,514 km (5,291 miles), about 101 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 26.8583°, 85.0033°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 56 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 Shenzhen from Dubai?

By road it is 8,514 km (5,291 miles) from Shenzhen to Dubai; in a straight line it is 5,947 km (3,695 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Dubai?

About 101 h 31 min on the fastest route (8,514 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Shenzhen?

Dubai is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 56 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.