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How far is Beirut from Aqaba?

The distance between Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) and Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) is 291 miles / 469 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aqaba (AQJ) to Beirut (BEY) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 28 minutes.

King Hussein International Airport – Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

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Distance from Aqaba to Beirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 291.335 miles
  • 468.858 kilometers
  • 253.163 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
  • 292.144 miles
  • 470.161 kilometers
  • 253.866 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 Beirut?

The estimated flight time from King Hussein International Airport to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

On average, flying from Aqaba to Beirut generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Beirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

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 Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
City: Beirut
Country: Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
IATA Code: BEY
ICAO Code: OLBA
Coordinates: 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E