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How far is Dubai from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Dubai (DXB) is 800 miles / 1287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.

Kuwait International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Kuwait City to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 530.852 miles
  • 854.323 kilometers
  • 461.298 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
  • 530.637 miles
  • 853.978 kilometers
  • 461.111 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 Kuwait City to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Dubai generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Kuwait City (KWI) to Dubai (DXB)

Emirates
FlyDubai
Kuwait Airways