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How far is Rafha from Alexandria?

The distance between Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.

Borg El Arab Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 828.992 miles
  • 1334.133 kilometers
  • 720.374 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
  • 827.409 miles
  • 1331.585 kilometers
  • 718.999 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 Alexandria to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Borg El Arab Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Rafha generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alexandria to Rafha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).

Airport information

Origin Borg El Arab Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HBE
ICAO Code: HEBA
Coordinates: 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″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