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How far is Aqaba from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 1260 miles / 2028 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 1556 miles / 2504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 24 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.134 miles
  • 2027.989 kilometers
  • 1095.026 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
  • 1258.394 miles
  • 2025.190 kilometers
  • 1093.515 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 Abu Dhabi to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Aqaba generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E
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