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How far is Aqaba from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 7194 miles / 11577 kilometers / 6251 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7193.541 miles
  • 11576.883 kilometers
  • 6251.017 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
  • 7180.772 miles
  • 11556.332 kilometers
  • 6239.920 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 Houston to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 14 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Houston to Aqaba generates about 882 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 882 kilograms equals 1 945 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
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