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How far is Aqaba from Mukalla?

The distance between Mukalla (Riyan Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 1377 miles / 2217 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mukalla (RIY) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 43 minutes.

Riyan Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Mukalla to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1377.385 miles
  • 2216.687 kilometers
  • 1196.915 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
  • 1379.596 miles
  • 2220.244 kilometers
  • 1198.836 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 Mukalla to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Riyan Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mukalla and Aqaba?

There is no time difference between Mukalla and Aqaba.

Flight carbon footprint between Riyan Airport (RIY) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Mukalla to Aqaba generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mukalla to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riyan Airport (RIY) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Riyan Airport
City: Mukalla
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: RIY
ICAO Code: OYRN
Coordinates: 14°39′45″N, 49°22′30″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