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How far is Arbil from Beirut?

The distance between Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) and Arbil (Erbil International Airport) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beirut (BEY) to Arbil (EBL) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 50 minutes.

Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport – Erbil International Airport

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Distance from Beirut to Arbil

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beirut to Arbil. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 508.391 miles
  • 818.175 kilometers
  • 441.779 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 507.509 miles
  • 816.756 kilometers
  • 441.013 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Beirut to Arbil?

The estimated flight time from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Erbil International Airport (EBL)

On average, flying from Beirut to Arbil generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beirut to Arbil

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Erbil International Airport (EBL).

Airport information

Origin Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
City: Beirut
Country: Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
IATA Code: BEY
ICAO Code: OLBA
Coordinates: 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E
Destination Erbil International Airport
City: Arbil
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: EBL
ICAO Code: ORER
Coordinates: 36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″E

Airlines flying from Beirut (BEY) to Arbil (EBL)

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