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How far is Aqaba from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 2473 miles / 3981 kilometers / 2149 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2473.423 miles
  • 3980.588 kilometers
  • 2149.346 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
  • 2470.751 miles
  • 3976.288 kilometers
  • 2147.024 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 Cardiff to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Aqaba generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Aqaba

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
Destination 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