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How far is Rafha from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.

Malta International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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2794
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1509
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Distance from Luqa to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1736.329 miles
  • 2794.350 kilometers
  • 1508.828 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
  • 1733.197 miles
  • 2789.310 kilometers
  • 1506.107 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 Luqa to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Luqa to Rafha generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Luqa to Rafha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″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