Dubai, United Arab Emirates → Baku, Azerbaijan · ✈ 2h 42min · 🚗 28h 40min
952 nautical miles · Time difference: -1h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Dubai to Baku is 1,764 km (1,096 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 2h 42min.
The straight-line distance from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Baku, Azerbaijan is approximately 1,764 kilometers (1,096 miles or 952 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Baku is located northwest of Dubai. Dubai is in Asia, in the Dubai region of United Arab Emirates, while Baku is in Asia, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Both cities are in Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,764 km | ~2h 42min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~2,293 km | ~28h 40min | Long journey, consider stops |
| 🚂 Regular Train | ~2,117 km | ~17h 38min | Scenic but slow |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Dubai to Baku. For 1,764 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 2,293 km, fuel costs for driving from Dubai to Baku are approximately $183–$344 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Dubai sits at 25.2048°N, 55.2708°E, while Baku is located at 40.4093°N, 49.8671°E. The initial compass bearing from Dubai to Baku is 345° (NNW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dubai heading roughly NNW. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 15.20° and the longitude difference is 5.40°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Dubai and Baku is approximately 32.8359°N, 52.8016°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 882 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Baku is roughly 1 hour behind Dubai. When it is 09:00 in Dubai, it is approximately 08:00 in Baku. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Dubai is a major city in United Arab Emirates with a population of approximately 3,331,420. Located in the Dubai region, it is an important hub in Asia. Dubai is a significant metropolitan area in United Arab Emirates with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Baku is a notable city in Azerbaijan with a population of approximately 2,236,000. Situated in the Baku region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Baku offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Azerbaijan.
1,764 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 1,764 km between Dubai and Baku means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 5.9 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 2h 42min.
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Baku is approximately 1,764 kilometers (1,096 miles, 952 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 2h 42min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 28h 40min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Baku is approximately -1h behind compared to Dubai.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,293 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,764 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.