How far is Aqaba from Sharjah?
The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 1640 miles / 2639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 50 minutes.
Sharjah International Airport – King Hussein International Airport
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Distance from Sharjah to Aqaba
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharjah to Aqaba. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1291.120 miles
- 2077.856 kilometers
- 1121.952 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- 1289.115 miles
- 2074.630 kilometers
- 1120.211 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 Sharjah to Aqaba?
The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Aqaba?
The time difference between Sharjah and Aqaba is 1 hour. Aqaba is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
On average, flying from Sharjah to Aqaba generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Aqaba
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Sharjah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharjah |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | SHJ |
| ICAO Code: | OMSJ |
| Coordinates: | 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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 |