Amman to Palermo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1342 miles 2159.7 km · straight line
2956.7 miles actual route 4758.4 km · driving distance
50h 13min estimated drive time
JOD 278 - JOD 343 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Amman from Palermo?

The distance from Amman to Palermo is 1342 miles (2159.7 km) as the crow flies. Palermo is located WNW of Amman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2956.7 miles, taking about 50h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Amman is in Jordan, while Palermo is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amman and Palermo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amman to Palermo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 50h 13min JOD 278 - JOD 343 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~60h 16min $237–$444* Budget
Train ~65h 17min $355–$1035* Comfort

Quick Facts

Amman
31.95°N, 35.93°E
Asia/Amman
757m elevation
Palermo
38.12°N, 13.36°E
Europe/Rome
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM