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How far is Dubai from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 11 miles / 18 kilometers / 9 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Dubai (DXB) is 16 miles / 25 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Sharjah to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10.893 miles
  • 17.531 kilometers
  • 9.466 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
  • 10.888 miles
  • 17.523 kilometers
  • 9.461 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 Sharjah to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sharjah and Dubai?

There is no time difference between Sharjah and Dubai.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Dubai generates about 27 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 27 kilograms equals 59 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Dubai

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

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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