The straight-line distance from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 123 km (76 miles).Abu Dhabi is SW of Dubai.
Distance (km)
123
straight line
Distance (miles)
76
straight line
Flight Time
42 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
227° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 42 min | 123 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 2 hr | ~160 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 1 hr 12 min | ~148 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| To | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Straight-line Distance | 123 km (76 miles) |
| Bearing | 227° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Dubai) | 25.2048°, 55.2708° |
| Coordinates (Abu Dhabi) | 24.4539°, 54.3773° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is 123 km (76 miles). Abu Dhabi is SW of Dubai.
A direct flight from Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes approximately 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes approximately 2 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Abu Dhabi is SW (227 degrees) from Dubai.
The distance from Abu Dhabi to Dubai is the same: 123 km (76 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.