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How far is El Arish from Rafha?

The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and El Arish (El Arish International Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rafha (RAH) to El Arish (AAC) is 859 miles / 1382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 41 minutes.

Rafha Domestic Airport – El Arish International Airport

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Distance from Rafha to El Arish

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.146 miles
  • 941.701 kilometers
  • 508.478 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
  • 584.077 miles
  • 939.982 kilometers
  • 507.549 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 Rafha to El Arish?

The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to El Arish International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and El Arish International Airport (AAC)

On average, flying from Rafha to El Arish generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rafha to El Arish

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and El Arish International Airport (AAC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination El Arish International Airport
City: El Arish
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: AAC
ICAO Code: HEAR
Coordinates: 31°4′23″N, 33°50′8″E