How far is Eilat from Aqaba?

The distance between Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) and Eilat (Ovda Airport) is 23 miles / 37 kilometers / 20 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aqaba (AQJ) to Eilat (VDA) is 53 miles / 85 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 32 minutes.

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)

• 23.174 miles
• 37.295 kilometers
• 20.138 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

• 23.241 miles
• 37.403 kilometers
• 20.196 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 Ovda Airport is 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aqaba and Eilat?

The time difference between Aqaba and Eilat is 1 hour. Eilat is 1 hour behind Aqaba.

Flight carbon footprint between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Ovda Airport (VDA)

On average, flying from Aqaba to Eilat generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 63 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 Ovda Airport (VDA).

Airport information

Origin	King Hussein International Airport
City:	Aqaba
Country:	Jordan
IATA Code:	AQJ
ICAO Code:	OJAQ
Coordinates:	29°36′41″N, 35°1′5″E

Destination	Ovda Airport
City:	Eilat
Country:	Israel
IATA Code:	VDA
ICAO Code:	LLOV
Coordinates:	29°56′25″N, 34°56′8″E