How far is Rafha from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Rafha (RAH) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 48 minutes.

Distance from Baghdad to Rafha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baghdad to Rafha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 254.335 miles
• 409.313 kilometers
• 221.011 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

• 255.027 miles
• 410.426 kilometers
• 221.613 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 Baghdad to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Baghdad and Rafha?

There is no time difference between Baghdad and Rafha.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Rafha generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Rafha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).

Airport information

Origin	Baghdad International Airport
City:	Baghdad
Country:	Iraq
IATA Code:	BGW
ICAO Code:	ORBI
Coordinates:	33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E

Destination	Rafha Domestic Airport
City:	Rafha
Country:	Saudi Arabia
IATA Code:	RAH
ICAO Code:	OERF
Coordinates:	29°37′35″N, 43°29′26″E