Dubai to Bahrain: Exactly 482 km (300 mi)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates → Bahrain, Bahrain

482
Kilometers
300
Miles
~1h 6min
Flight time (est.)

260 nautical miles · Direction: west

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Dubai to Bahrain is 482 km (300 miles). Bahrain lies roughly west-northwest of Dubai; the initial great-circle bearing is 282° (WNW). It is an international route from United Arab Emirates to Bahrain.

Coordinates & Bearing

Dubai (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) sits at 25.2048°N, 55.2708°E; Bahrain (Capital, Bahrain) is at 26.0667°N, 50.5577°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 282° (WNW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Dubai to Bahrain

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 6min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate Water crossing on the direct line

The straight-line path from Dubai to Bahrain crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Dubai and Bahrain lies at approximately 25.6547°N, 52.9228°E — the position that is an equal 241 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Bahrain (Asia/Bahrain) is 1 hour behind Dubai (Asia/Dubai) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dubai from Bahrain?

The straight-line distance from Dubai to Bahrain is approximately 482 km (300 miles, 260 nautical miles).

What direction is Bahrain from Dubai?

Bahrain lies roughly west-northwest of Dubai; the initial great-circle bearing is 282° (WNW).

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Bahrain?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 6min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Dubai to Bahrain?

The straight-line path from Dubai to Bahrain crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Is there a time difference between Dubai and Bahrain?

Bahrain (Asia/Bahrain) is 1 hour behind Dubai (Asia/Dubai) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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