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How far is Rafha from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 599 miles / 964 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Rafha (RAH) is 994 miles / 1600 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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599
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964
Kilometers
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520
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Flight time duration
1 h 38 min
CO2 emission
113 kg

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Distance from Tehran to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 598.973 miles
  • 963.954 kilometers
  • 520.493 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
  • 598.996 miles
  • 963.991 kilometers
  • 520.513 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 Tehran to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Tehran to Rafha generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Rafha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).

Airport information

Origin Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: IKA
ICAO Code: OIIE
Coordinates: 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″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