How far is Rafha from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 271 miles / 437 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Rafha (RAH) is 352 miles / 566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 35 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Rafha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Rafha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 271.404 miles
- 436.783 kilometers
- 235.844 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- 270.896 miles
- 435.965 kilometers
- 235.402 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 Kuwait City to Rafha?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Rafha?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Rafha generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Rafha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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 |