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How far is Rafha from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 6378 miles / 10264 kilometers / 5542 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6377.559 miles
  • 10263.686 kilometers
  • 5541.947 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
  • 6364.661 miles
  • 10242.928 kilometers
  • 5530.739 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 Washington D.C. to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 12 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rafha generates about 768 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 768 kilograms equals 1 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Rafha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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