Distance Chart [km]
Approximate distances from the center of Amman [km]
Ajloun: 76 
Al-Azraq: 103 Al-Fuhays: 21 Al-Mukhayba al-Fawqa (Al-Himma hot springs): 250 Ma´in: 41 Bethany beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas in Wadi Kharrar): 45 Machaerus (Mukawir): 70 Al-Batra´ (Petra): 226 Queen `Alia International Airport: 34 Qasr `Amra: 75 (through Sahab) Qasr al-Harrana (through Sahab): 60 Ar-Ramtha: 85 As-Safawi: 144 (through Az-Zarqa´) As-Safi: 90 As-Salt: 29 Ash-Shawbak: 203 Ash-Shawmari: 114 (through Az-Zarqa´) Ash-Shaykh Hussein Bridge: 94 Tabaqat Fahl: 78 Umm Qais: 101 Umm Ar-Rassas: 68 (through Madaba) Khirbat Feinan: 217 Wadi Rum (Ramm): 311 Al-Yarmuk: 102
How long does it take to get to . . . ? A trip from Amman to Aqaba usually takes between 3 to 4 hours
via car or bus. It takes about ½ hour via Royal Wings. A trip from Amman to Petra usually takes 3 hours via car or bus. A trip from Petra to Aqaba usually takes 2 hours via car or bus. A trip from Petra to Wadi Rum usually takes 1 hour via car or bus.
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