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How far is Amman from Aqaba?

The distance between Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) and Amman (Amman Civil Airport) is 173 miles / 278 kilometers / 150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aqaba (AQJ) to Amman (ADJ) is 211 miles / 340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 4 minutes.

King Hussein International Airport – Amman Civil Airport

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Distance from Aqaba to Amman

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aqaba to Amman. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 172.647 miles
  • 277.849 kilometers
  • 150.026 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 173.064 miles
  • 278.519 kilometers
  • 150.388 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Aqaba to Amman?

The estimated flight time from King Hussein International Airport to Amman Civil Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aqaba and Amman?

There is no time difference between Aqaba and Amman.

Flight carbon footprint between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)

On average, flying from Aqaba to Amman generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aqaba to Amman

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ).

Airport information

Origin King Hussein International Airport
City: Aqaba
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AQJ
ICAO Code: OJAQ
Coordinates: 29°36′41″N, 35°1′5″E
Destination Amman Civil Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: ADJ
ICAO Code: OJAM
Coordinates: 31°58′21″N, 35°59′29″E