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How far is Amman from Aqaba?

The distance between Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) and Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) is 157 miles / 252 kilometers / 136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aqaba (AQJ) to Amman (AMM) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 41 minutes.

King Hussein International Airport – Queen Alia International Airport

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Distance from Aqaba to Amman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 156.583 miles
  • 251.996 kilometers
  • 136.067 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
  • 156.944 miles
  • 252.577 kilometers
  • 136.381 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 Aqaba to Amman?

The estimated flight time from King Hussein International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aqaba and Amman?

There is no time difference between Aqaba and Amman.

Flight carbon footprint between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

On average, flying from Aqaba to Amman generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aqaba to Amman

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Queen Alia International Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AMM
ICAO Code: OJAI
Coordinates: 31°43′21″N, 35°59′35″E

Airlines flying from Aqaba (AQJ) to Amman (AMM)

Royal Jordanian