What can you see from Burj Khalifa?
360° terrain visibility analysis from Burj Khalifa — observation point at 575 m, coordinates 25.1972, 55.2744.
From Burj Khalifa, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 263 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 263 km to the north-northeast (bearing 20°), at 2,182 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,871,683 terrain samples.
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| Direction | Visible distance |
|---|---|
| North | 263 km |
| East | 129 km |
| South | 165 km |
| West | 107 km |
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Burj Khalifa?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 263 km from Burj Khalifa. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 107 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Burj Khalifa?
The farthest terrain visible from Burj Khalifa lies 263 km to the north-northeast, at an elevation of 2,182 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Burj Khalifa?
The observation point at Burj Khalifa sits at 575 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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