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How far is Dubai from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 3405 miles / 5480 kilometers / 2959 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from London to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3405.057 miles
  • 5479.908 kilometers
  • 2958.914 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
  • 3400.846 miles
  • 5473.131 kilometers
  • 2955.254 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 London to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from London to Dubai generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Dubai

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

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
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 London (LGW) to Dubai (DXB)

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