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How far is Aqaba from Jebel Ali?

The distance between Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 1279 miles / 2059 kilometers / 1112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jebel Ali (DWC) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 13 minutes.

Al Maktoum International Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Jebel Ali to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1279.412 miles
  • 2059.014 kilometers
  • 1111.779 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
  • 1277.523 miles
  • 2055.974 kilometers
  • 1110.137 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 Jebel Ali to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Al Maktoum International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Jebel Ali to Aqaba generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jebel Ali to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E
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