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.
What is the time difference between London and Dubai?
The time difference between London and Dubai is 4 hours. Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London.
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  |
| 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  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |