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How far is Rafha from Jebel Ali?

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

The driving distance from Jebel Ali (DWC) to Rafha (RAH) is 984 miles / 1583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.

Al Maktoum International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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Distance from Jebel Ali to Rafha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jebel Ali to Rafha. 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 Jebel Ali to Rafha?

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

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

On average, flying from Jebel Ali to Rafha 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 Jebel Ali to Rafha

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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