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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Distance Result
72 miles
116 km | 62 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Abu Dhabi to Dubai is about 116 km (72 miles) as the crow flies, or 62 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 0.1 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 1h 17min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 53min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is 72 miles (116 kilometers).
A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Dubai takes approximately 53min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Abu Dhabi to Dubai takes approximately 1h 17min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.