How far is Rafha from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 2824 miles / 4545 kilometers / 2454 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Rafha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Rafha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2823.955 miles
- 4544.715 kilometers
- 2453.950 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- 2824.847 miles
- 4546.151 kilometers
- 2454.725 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 Colombo to Rafha?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Rafha?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)
On average, flying from Colombo to Rafha generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 691 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Rafha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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 |