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How far is Rafha from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 4281 miles / 6890 kilometers / 3720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Rafha (RAH) is 5983 miles / 9629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 8 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4281.417 miles
  • 6890.274 kilometers
  • 3720.450 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
  • 4274.051 miles
  • 6878.418 kilometers
  • 3714.048 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 Guangzhou to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Rafha generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Rafha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination 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