Amman to Dubai: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1260.3 miles 2028.2 km · straight line
1485 miles actual route 2389.8 km · driving distance
25h 6min estimated drive time
JOD 140 - JOD 172 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Amman from Dubai?

The distance from Amman to Dubai is 1260.3 miles (2028.2 km) as the crow flies. Dubai is located ESE of Amman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1485 miles, taking about 25h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Amman is in Jordan, while Dubai is in United Arab Emirates.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amman and Dubai. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amman to Dubai

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 6min JOD 140 - JOD 172 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 7min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~32h 38min $178–$520* Comfort

Quick Facts

Amman
31.95°N, 35.93°E
Asia/Amman
757m elevation
Dubai
25.20°N, 55.27°E
Asia/Dubai
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 420 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM