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How far is Medina from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) is 984 miles / 1583 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Medina (MED) is 1168 miles / 1880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 35 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Medina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.660 miles
  • 1583.047 kilometers
  • 854.777 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
  • 981.991 miles
  • 1580.361 kilometers
  • 853.326 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 Medina?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)

On average, flying from Dubai to Medina generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Medina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

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 Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport
City: Medina
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: MED
ICAO Code: OEMA
Coordinates: 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″E

Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to Medina (MED)

Emirates
FlyDubai
Saudia