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How far is Rafha from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 2821 miles / 4540 kilometers / 2451 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2820.800 miles
  • 4539.637 kilometers
  • 2451.208 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
  • 2816.825 miles
  • 4533.240 kilometers
  • 2447.754 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 Cardiff to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Rafha generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Rafha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
Destination Rafha Domestic Airport
City: Rafha
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RAH
ICAO Code: OERF
Coordinates: 29°37′35″N, 43°29′26″E