Distance from Dubai to Major Cities?
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates · Asia
City of GoldThe Gulf MetropolisPearl of the Gulf
Population 3,790,000
Coordinates 25.0772°N,
55.3093°E
Timezone Asia/Dubai
UTC+4
UTC+4
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Country United Arab Emirates
Continent Asia
Main Airports DXB · DWC
Distance from Dubai to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Dubai →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 5,486 km | 3,409 mi | NW | Dubai to London |
 Paris | 5,260 km | 3,268 mi | NW | |
 Shanghai | 6,427 km | 3,994 mi | E | |
 Tokyo | 7,937 km | 4,932 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 11,022 km | 6,849 mi | NW | Dubai to New York City |
 Sydney | 12,039 km | 7,481 mi | SE | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
| Beijing | 5,845 km | 3,632 mi | NE | |
| Shenzhen | 5,937 km | 3,689 mi | E | |
| Guangzhou | 5,839 km | 3,628 mi | E | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 5,620 km | 3,492 mi | E | |
| Chengdu | 4,796 km | 2,980 mi | E | |
 Lahore | 1,995 km | 1,240 mi | NE | |
All Distance Routes from Dubai
Dedicated city-pair pages with flight times, route maps, and midpoint data for every distance from Dubai.
Closest Cities Near Dubai by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 100 km
| Sharjah | 30 km | N |
| Ajman | 40 km | NE |
| Lahbab | 29 km | E |
| Al Furjan | 17 km | W |
| Al Sajaah | 42 km | NE |
Within 250 km
| Abu Dhabi | 115 km | SW |
| Al Ain City | 109 km | SE |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 102 km | NE |
| Musaffah | 116 km | SW |
| Fujairah | 104 km | E |
Within 500 km
 Bandar Abbas | 254 km | N |
 Muscat | 355 km | SE |
| Seeb | 331 km | SE |
| Bawshar | 355 km | SE |
| As Suwayq | 255 km | SE |
 Doha | 381 km | W |
| Rustaq | 285 km | SE |
| Ar Rayyān | 392 km | W |
| Mīnāb | 289 km | NE |
| Barkā’ | 304 km | SE |
Within 60 miles
| Sharjah | 19 mi | N |
| Ajman | 25 mi | NE |
| Lahbab | 18 mi | E |
| Al Furjan | 11 mi | W |
| Al Sajaah | 26 mi | NE |
Within 150 miles
| Abu Dhabi | 72 mi | SW |
| Al Ain City | 67 mi | SE |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 63 mi | NE |
| Musaffah | 72 mi | SW |
| Fujairah | 65 mi | E |
Within 300 miles
| Bandar Abbas | 158 mi | N |
| Muscat | 221 mi | SE |
| Seeb | 206 mi | SE |
| Bawshar | 220 mi | SE |
| As Suwayq | 159 mi | SE |
| Doha | 237 mi | W |
| Rustaq | 177 mi | SE |
| Ar Rayyān | 243 mi | W |
| Mīnāb | 180 mi | NE |
| Barkā’ | 189 mi | SE |
Average Flight Times from Dubai
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~7h 15min | 5,486 km | NW |
| Paris | ~6h 51min | 5,260 km | NW |
| Shanghai | ~8h 8min | 6,427 km | E |
| Tokyo | ~9h 49min | 7,937 km | NE |
| New York City | ~13h 55min | 11,022 km | NW |
| Sydney | ~14h 23min | 12,039 km | SE |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Dubai Location & Key Facts
Dubai is the most populous city and a global business hub of the United Arab Emirates, situated along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf. In just half a century, Dubai transformed from a small pearl-fishing and trading port into one of the world's most recognisable skylines, driven by oil revenues, visionary urban planning, and an aggressive push to become a global centre for trade, tourism, aviation, and finance. Today it is home to the world's tallest building, the world's busiest international airport, and a population drawn from more than 200 nationalities.
- ✓Home to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 828 metres, dominating one of the most dramatic skylines on Earth
- ✓Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic
- ✓Operates one of the world's largest airline networks through Emirates, connecting Dubai to over 150 destinations globally
- ✓A global re-export hub, with Jebel Ali Port ranking as the world's ninth-busiest container port
- ✓Hosted Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo held in the Middle East, attracting over 24 million visitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dubai from the North Pole?
Dubai is approximately 7,219 km (4,486 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Dubai at 64.9° from the polar region.
How far is Dubai from the South Pole?
The distance from Dubai to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 12,796 km (7,951 miles).
How far is Dubai from the equator?
Dubai lies at 25.0772° north latitude, approximately 2,792 km (1,735 miles) from the equator.
How far is Dubai from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Dubai to Rome, Italy is approximately 4,331 km (2,691 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Dubai to Beijing is approximately 7h 30min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Dubai?
There are 66 cities within 200 km of Dubai in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain City.