How far is Aqaba from Muscat?
The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers / 1299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 1819 miles / 2927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 50 minutes.
Muscat International Airport – King Hussein International Airport
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Distance from Muscat to Aqaba
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscat to Aqaba. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1495.316 miles
- 2406.479 kilometers
- 1299.394 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- 1493.260 miles
- 2403.169 kilometers
- 1297.608 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 Muscat to Aqaba?
The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Muscat and Aqaba?
The time difference between Muscat and Aqaba is 1 hour. Aqaba is 1 hour behind Muscat.
Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
On average, flying from Muscat to Aqaba generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Aqaba
See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Muscat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muscat |
| Country: | Oman  |
| IATA Code: | MCT |
| ICAO Code: | OOMS |
| Coordinates: | 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E |
| Destination | King Hussein International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aqaba |
| Country: | Jordan  |
| IATA Code: | AQJ |
| ICAO Code: | OJAQ |
| Coordinates: | 29°36′41″N, 35°1′5″E |