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How far is Aqaba from Rafha?

The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 510 miles / 820 kilometers / 443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rafha (RAH) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 670 miles / 1078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 23 minutes.

Rafha Domestic Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Rafha to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 509.775 miles
  • 820.403 kilometers
  • 442.982 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
  • 508.789 miles
  • 818.816 kilometers
  • 442.125 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 Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rafha and Aqaba?

There is no time difference between Rafha and Aqaba.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Rafha to Aqaba generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 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 Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

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 King Hussein International Airport
City: Aqaba
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AQJ
ICAO Code: OJAQ
Coordinates: 29°36′41″N, 35°1′5″E