How Far Is Dubai From Everywhere? 50+ Distances

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data

By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026

50
Destinations
123 km
Nearest (Abu Dhabi)
12,050 km
Farthest (Sydney)
5
Continents

Quick Answer: Distances from Dubai

From Dubai, the closest major city is Abu Dhabi at just 123 km (39 min by air). The farthest destination is Sydney at 12,050 km. On average, the 50 destinations listed here are 3,632 km from Dubai.

About Dubai

Dubai is a major city in United Arab Emirates, with a population of approximately 3,331,420. Located in the Dubai region of Asia, Dubai serves as an important center for commerce and travel.

Dubai connects to 30 destinations within Asia and 20 intercontinental routes spanning 5 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Dubai with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.

Distance Breakdown: Short, Medium & Long Haul

Understanding route categories from Dubai helps with travel planning:

CategoryDistanceRoutesBest Transport
🟢 Short-haul Under 1,500 km 7 routes Car or flight
🟡 Medium-haul 1,500–5,000 km 29 routes Flight (3–7 hours)
🔴 Long-haul Over 5,000 km 14 routes Flight (7+ hours)

Travel Tips from Dubai

For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Dubai is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.

All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.

For long-haul flights from Dubai (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 9 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.

All 50 Routes from Dubai

To Asia (30 routes)

To Europe (5 routes)

To Africa (13 routes)

To North America (1 routes)

To Oceania (1 routes)

Route Comparisons from Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest major city to Dubai?

The closest major city to Dubai is Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at 123 km (76 miles). Flight time: approximately 39 min.

What is the farthest city from Dubai?

The farthest city from Dubai in our database is Sydney at 12,050 km (7,488 miles).

How many destinations can I reach from Dubai?

We cover 50 destinations from Dubai, spanning 5 continents.

What is the average distance from Dubai to other major cities?

The average distance from Dubai to all listed destinations is approximately 3,632 km (2,257 miles).

How many short-haul vs long-haul routes are there from Dubai?

From Dubai: 7 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 29 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 14 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).

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📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.