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How far is Aqaba from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 842 miles / 1355 kilometers / 732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 1235 miles / 1988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 33 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 841.904 miles
  • 1354.913 kilometers
  • 731.594 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
  • 843.243 miles
  • 1357.068 kilometers
  • 732.758 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 Istanbul to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Aqaba?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Aqaba.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Aqaba generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″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