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How far is Aqaba from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers / 1851 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2130.656 miles
  • 3428.958 kilometers
  • 1851.489 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
  • 2140.833 miles
  • 3445.336 kilometers
  • 1860.333 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 Nairobi to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Aqaba?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Aqaba.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Aqaba generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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