Distance from Rukban to Zarqa
281km
1 h 6 min✈ by plane
4 h 41 min🚗 by car
6 h 5 min🚌 by bus
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Rukban0 m
Zarqa0 m
Rukban is an arid remote area in northeast Jordan adjacent to the Jordan–Syria border, and close to the tripoint with Iraq.
Zarqa0 mZarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate in Jordan. Its name means "the blue (city)". It had a population of 635,160 inhabitants in 2015, and is the second most populous city in Jordan after Amman.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Rukban to Zarqa?
It is 281 km in a straight line from Rukban to Zarqa. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Rukban to Zarqa?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 6 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Rukban to Zarqa?
Around 4 h 41 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.