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How far is Jebel Ali from Rafha?

The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rafha (RAH) to Jebel Ali (DWC) is 961 miles / 1546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 54 minutes.

Rafha Domestic Airport – Al Maktoum International Airport

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Distance from Rafha to Jebel Ali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 787.942 miles
  • 1268.069 kilometers
  • 684.702 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
  • 787.224 miles
  • 1266.915 kilometers
  • 684.079 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 Jebel Ali?

The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

On average, flying from Rafha to Jebel Ali generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Jebel Ali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

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 Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E