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Distance from Amman to Addis Ababa

Straight line

2,555 km
1,588 mi · 1,380 NM

By road

3,550 km
2,206 mi

Travel time

46 h 46 min
flight ≈ 3 h 42 min

Direction

S 173°
initial bearing

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How far is Amman from Addis Ababa?

Amman (Jordan) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 2,555 km in a straight line, that is 1,588 miles or 1,380 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amman to Addis Ababa is 3,550 km (2,206 miles), about 46 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Amman, Addis Ababa lies to the south (initial bearing 173°). The route crosses from Jordan into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at 20.4957°, 37.4522°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amman from Addis Ababa?

By road it is 3,550 km (2,206 miles) from Amman to Addis Ababa; in a straight line it is 2,555 km (1,588 miles).

How long is the drive from Amman to Addis Ababa?

About 46 h 46 min on the fastest route (3,550 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Addis Ababa from Amman?

Addis Ababa is to the south of Amman, at an initial bearing of 173°.

How long is the flight from Amman to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 42 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.