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How far is Aqaba from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 2643 miles / 4254 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2643.072 miles
  • 4253.611 kilometers
  • 2296.766 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
  • 2640.610 miles
  • 4249.650 kilometers
  • 2294.627 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 Glasgow to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Aqaba generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Aqaba

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

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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