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How far is Arbil from Rafha?

The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and Arbil (Erbil International Airport) is 456 miles / 735 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rafha (RAH) to Arbil (EBL) is 703 miles / 1132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.

Rafha Domestic Airport – Erbil International Airport

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Distance from Rafha to Arbil

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 456.419 miles
  • 734.534 kilometers
  • 396.617 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
  • 457.610 miles
  • 736.451 kilometers
  • 397.652 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 Arbil?

The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to Erbil International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rafha and Arbil?

There is no time difference between Rafha and Arbil.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Erbil International Airport (EBL)

On average, flying from Rafha to Arbil generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Arbil

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

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 Erbil International Airport
City: Arbil
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: EBL
ICAO Code: ORER
Coordinates: 36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″E