How far is Rafha from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 7510 miles / 12087 kilometers / 6526 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Rafha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Rafha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7510.345 miles
- 12086.729 kilometers
- 6526.312 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- 7509.066 miles
- 12084.670 kilometers
- 6525.200 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 Cairns to Rafha?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 14 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Rafha?
The time difference between Cairns and Rafha is 7 hours. Rafha is 7 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)
On average, flying from Cairns to Rafha generates about 927 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 927 kilograms equals 2 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Rafha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″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 |