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How far is Kish Island from Ras Al Khaimah?

The distance between Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) and Kish Island (Kish International Airport) is 137 miles / 221 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – Kish International Airport

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Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Kish Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Kish Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 137.024 miles
  • 220.519 kilometers
  • 119.071 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
  • 136.939 miles
  • 220.382 kilometers
  • 118.997 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 Ras Al Khaimah to Kish Island?

The estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Kish International Airport is 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Kish International Airport (KIH)

On average, flying from Ras Al Khaimah to Kish Island generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ras Al Khaimah to Kish Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Kish International Airport (KIH).

Airport information

Origin Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E
Destination Kish International Airport
City: Kish Island
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: KIH
ICAO Code: OIBK
Coordinates: 26°31′34″N, 53°58′48″E