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Dubai, United Arab Emirates → Sydney, Australia
Distance Result
7,481 miles
12,039 km | 6,501 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Dubai to Sydney is about 12,039 km (7,481 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,501 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 15.0 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
≈ 5d 13h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 14h 55min
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 Dubai and Sydney is 7,481 miles (12,039 kilometers).
A direct flight from Dubai to Sydney takes approximately 14h 55min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Dubai to Sydney takes approximately 5d 13h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.