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How far is Aqaba from Eilat?

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

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

Ramon Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Eilat to Aqaba

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Eilat to Aqaba. 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 Eilat to Aqaba?

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

What is the time difference between Eilat and Aqaba?

There is no time difference between Eilat and Aqaba.

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

On average, flying from Eilat to Aqaba 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 Eilat to Aqaba

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

Airport information

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