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How far is Eilat from Aqaba?

The distance between Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) and Eilat (Ramon Airport) is 8 miles / 12 kilometers / 7 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aqaba (AQJ) to Eilat (ETM) is 16 miles / 25 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 minutes.

King Hussein International Airport – Ramon Airport

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Distance from Aqaba to Eilat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7.731 miles
  • 12.442 kilometers
  • 6.718 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
  • 7.755 miles
  • 12.481 kilometers
  • 6.739 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 Eilat?

The estimated flight time from King Hussein International Airport to Ramon Airport is 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aqaba and Eilat?

There is no time difference between Aqaba and Eilat.

Flight carbon footprint between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Ramon Airport (ETM)

On average, flying from Aqaba to Eilat generates about 26 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 26 kilograms equals 58 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 Eilat

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Ramon Airport (ETM).

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 Ramon Airport
City: Eilat
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: ETM
ICAO Code: LLER
Coordinates: 29°43′25″N, 35°0′41″E