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How far is Jizan from Eilat?

The distance between Eilat (Ovda Airport) and Jizan (Jizan Regional Airport) is 1020 miles / 1641 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Eilat (VDA) to Jizan (GIZ) is 1286 miles / 2070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 37 minutes.

Ovda Airport – Jizan Regional Airport

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1020
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1641
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886
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Distance from Eilat to Jizan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Eilat to Jizan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.604 miles
  • 1640.894 kilometers
  • 886.012 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
  • 1022.378 miles
  • 1645.358 kilometers
  • 888.422 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 Eilat to Jizan?

The estimated flight time from Ovda Airport to Jizan Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ovda Airport (VDA) and Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ)

On average, flying from Eilat to Jizan generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Eilat to Jizan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ovda Airport (VDA) and Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ).

Airport information

Origin Ovda Airport
City: Eilat
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: VDA
ICAO Code: LLOV
Coordinates: 29°56′25″N, 34°56′8″E
Destination Jizan Regional Airport
City: Jizan
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: GIZ
ICAO Code: OEGN
Coordinates: 16°54′3″N, 42°35′8″E