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How far is London from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 3420 miles / 5505 kilometers / 2972 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Dubai to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dubai to London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3420.472 miles
  • 5504.716 kilometers
  • 2972.309 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3416.257 miles
  • 5497.933 kilometers
  • 2968.646 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

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

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Dubai to London generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 849 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E
Destination London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to London (LHR)

American Airlines
British Airways
Emirates
Qantas
Virgin Atlantic Airways