Dubai is very close to Iran in regional terms: the shortest over‑water distance between the UAE and the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz is about 72 km across the Persian Gulf. From Dubai to central Iran (Tehran), the straight‑line distance is roughly 1,220–1,235 km, depending on the exact city points used.

Quick Scoop

How close is Dubai to Iran?

  • Closest sea gap: Around 72 km separates parts of the UAE mainland/islands from Iran across the Strait of Hormuz, which gives a sense of how near the two countries are at their narrowest point.
  • City‑to‑city example: Dubai to Tehran by air is about 1,220–1,235 km (around 760 miles).
  • Country‑to‑country average: The general air distance often quoted between the UAE and Iran as a whole is about 998 km (around 620 miles).

Travel feel in practice

  • By plane, Dubai–Tehran is a medium‑haul regional flight of just a few hours, not a long‑haul journey.
  • Geographically, they’re separated mainly by the Persian Gulf, so it’s “near‑neighbour” distance rather than far international travel.
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Route / Measure Approx. Distance What it Represents
UAE coast ↔ Iran coast (Strait of Hormuz) ≈ 72 km Closest over‑water gap between UAE and Iran.
Dubai ↔ Tehran (air) ≈ 1,220–1,235 km Typical city‑to‑city flight distance.
UAE ↔ Iran (general air distance) ≈ 998 km Average country‑to‑country straight‑line estimate.

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