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Distance from Xi’an to Dubai

Straight line

5,230 km
3,250 mi · 2,824 NM

By road

7,056 km
4,385 mi

Travel time

85 h 32 min
flight ≈ 7 h 2 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Dubai?

Xi’an (China) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 5,230 km in a straight line, that is 3,250 miles or 2,824 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Dubai is 7,056 km (4,385 miles), about 85 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from China into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 32.5412°, 80.7949°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 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 Xi’an from Dubai?

By road it is 7,056 km (4,385 miles) from Xi’an to Dubai; in a straight line it is 5,230 km (3,250 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Dubai?

About 85 h 32 min on the fastest route (7,056 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Xi’an?

Dubai is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 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.