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Distance from Giza to Amman

Straight line

501 km
311 mi · 271 NM

By road

639 km
397 mi

Travel time

8 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Giza from Amman?

Giza (Egypt) and Amman (Jordan) are a medium distance apart: 501 km in a straight line, that is 311 miles or 271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giza to Amman is 639 km (397 miles), about 8 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Giza, Amman lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Egypt into Jordan. The halfway point is at 31.0039°, 33.5527°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Giza from Amman?

By road it is 639 km (397 miles) from Giza to Amman; in a straight line it is 501 km (311 miles).

How long is the drive from Giza to Amman?

About 8 h 59 min on the fastest route (639 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amman from Giza?

Amman is to the north-east of Giza, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Giza to Amman?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.