Compare: Tokyo→Dubai (7,930 km) vs Tokyo→London (9,559 km). Tokyo → Dubai wins by 1,629 km (17%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
7,930 km
4,927 miles · Flight: ~10h 25min · Drive: ~128h 52min
✓ Shorter route
9,559 km
5,940 miles · Flight: ~12h 27min · Drive: ~155h 20min
Difference: 1,629 km (17%) · Flight time difference: ~2h 2min
Tokyo → Dubai is the shorter route at 7,930 km, which is 1,629 km (17%) shorter than Tokyo → London. You would save approximately 2h 2min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Tokyo → Dubai | Tokyo → London |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 7,930 | 9,559 |
| Distance (miles) | 4,927 | 5,940 |
| Flight time | ~10h 25min | ~12h 27min |
| Driving time | ~128h 52min | ~155h 20min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~10,309 km | ~12,427 km |
| Drivable? | No | No |
| Cross-continental | No | Yes |
The Tokyo to Dubai route covers 7,930 km (4,927 miles), staying within Asia. Tokyo (population: 13,960,000) is located in Kanto, Japan, while Dubai (population: 3,331,420) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Tokyo to London route covers 9,559 km (5,940 miles), spanning from Asia to Europe. Tokyo (population: 13,960,000) is in Kanto, Japan, and London (population: 8,982,000) is in England, United Kingdom.
Flying from Tokyo to Dubai takes approximately 10h 25min, while Tokyo to London takes 12h 27min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 128h 52min for the first route and 155h 20min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Tokyo, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between Dubai and London as a destination.
The 1,629 km difference between these routes is noticeable in both travel time and fuel or ticket costs.
Neither route is practical by car. Flying is the recommended transport for both.
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has a population of 3,331,420 and is located in the Dubai region of Asia. It's a significant city with good transport links and cultural offerings.
London (United Kingdom) has a population of 8,982,000 and is situated in England, Europe. This major global city has multiple airports and world-class infrastructure.
Choose Tokyo → Dubai if minimizing travel distance and flight time is your priority. The 1,629 km difference means a modest saving in fuel, time, and potentially cost. Choose Tokyo → London if the destination itself is more important than the journey length.
Dubai is closer at 7,930 km, which is 1,629 km (17%) shorter.
7,930 km (4,927 miles). Flight: ~10h 25min.
9,559 km (5,940 miles). Flight: ~12h 27min.
Flying to Dubai is faster at ~10h 25min, saving about 2h 2min compared to London.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.