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How far is Rafha from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers / 873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Rafha (RAH) is 1200 miles / 1932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 59 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1004.194 miles
  • 1616.094 kilometers
  • 872.621 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
  • 1003.323 miles
  • 1614.692 kilometers
  • 871.864 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 Muscat to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Muscat to Rafha generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Rafha

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

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″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