How far is Aqaba from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 781 miles / 1257 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 35 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – King Hussein International Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Aqaba
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Aqaba. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 780.976 miles
- 1256.860 kilometers
- 678.650 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- 779.478 miles
- 1254.448 kilometers
- 677.348 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 Kuwait City to Aqaba?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Aqaba?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Aqaba generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Aqaba
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′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 |