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How far is Beirut from Rafha?

The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) is 553 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rafha (RAH) to Beirut (BEY) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 22 minutes.

Rafha Domestic Airport – Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

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Distance from Rafha to Beirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.529 miles
  • 889.209 kilometers
  • 480.134 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
  • 552.137 miles
  • 888.578 kilometers
  • 479.794 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 Beirut?

The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

On average, flying from Rafha to Beirut generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Beirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

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 Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
City: Beirut
Country: Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
IATA Code: BEY
ICAO Code: OLBA
Coordinates: 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E