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Distance from Tokyo to Dubai

Straight line

7,952 km
4,941 mi · 4,294 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Dubai?

Tokyo (Japan) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 7,952 km in a straight line, that is 4,941 miles or 4,294 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Dubai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from Japan into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 38.3219°, 94.6747°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Dubai?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Dubai is 7,952 km (4,941 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Dubai from Tokyo?

Dubai is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.