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How far is Dubai from London?

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

London Heathrow 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)
  • 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 London to Dubai?

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

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

On average, flying from London to Dubai 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 London to Dubai

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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