How far is Aqaba from Eilat?
The distance between Eilat (Ovda Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 23 miles / 37 kilometers / 20 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Eilat (VDA) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 53 miles / 85 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 32 minutes.
Ovda 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)- 23.174 miles
- 37.295 kilometers
- 20.138 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- 23.241 miles
- 37.403 kilometers
- 20.196 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 Ovda Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Eilat and Aqaba?
Flight carbon footprint between Ovda Airport (VDA) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
On average, flying from Eilat to Aqaba generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 63 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 Ovda Airport (VDA) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Ovda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Eilat |
| Country: | Israel  |
| IATA Code: | VDA |
| ICAO Code: | LLOV |
| Coordinates: | 29°56′25″N, 34°56′8″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 |