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How far is Assab from Rafha?

The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 1140 miles / 1835 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

Rafha Domestic Airport – Assab International Airport

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1140
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1835
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991
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Distance from Rafha to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1140.292 miles
  • 1835.122 kilometers
  • 990.887 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
  • 1145.094 miles
  • 1842.851 kilometers
  • 995.060 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to Assab International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rafha and Assab?

There is no time difference between Rafha and Assab.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Rafha to Assab generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rafha to Assab

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

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 Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E