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How far is Rafha from Sana'a?

The distance between Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) and Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) is 975 miles / 1569 kilometers / 847 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sana'a (SAH) to Rafha (RAH) is 1364 miles / 2195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 36 minutes.

Sanaa International Airport – Rafha Domestic Airport

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Distance from Sana'a to Rafha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 974.799 miles
  • 1568.787 kilometers
  • 847.077 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
  • 978.777 miles
  • 1575.188 kilometers
  • 850.534 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 Sana'a to Rafha?

The estimated flight time from Sanaa International Airport to Rafha Domestic Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sana'a and Rafha?

There is no time difference between Sana'a and Rafha.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanaa International Airport (SAH) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)

On average, flying from Sana'a to Rafha generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sana'a to Rafha

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

Airport information

Origin Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″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