How far is Rafha from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 4026 miles / 6480 kilometers / 3499 nautical miles.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Rafha Domestic Airport
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Distance from Medan to Rafha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Rafha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4026.286 miles
- 6479.680 kilometers
- 3498.747 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- 4025.407 miles
- 6478.265 kilometers
- 3497.983 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 Medan to Rafha?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Rafha Domestic Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Rafha?
The time difference between Medan and Rafha is 4 hours. Rafha is 4 hours behind Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)
On average, flying from Medan to Rafha generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Medan to Rafha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″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 |