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How far is Rafha from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 789 miles / 1269 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Rafha (RAH) is 1007 miles / 1620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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789
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1269
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685
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Distance from Dubai to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 788.601 miles
  • 1269.131 kilometers
  • 685.276 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
  • 787.770 miles
  • 1267.793 kilometers
  • 684.554 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 Dubai to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Dubai to Rafha generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Rafha

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

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E
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