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How far is Aqaba from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 6210 miles / 9994 kilometers / 5396 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6209.988 miles
  • 9994.007 kilometers
  • 5396.332 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
  • 6197.656 miles
  • 9974.160 kilometers
  • 5385.616 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 Raleigh to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Aqaba generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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