How far is Najaf from Amman?
The distance between Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Amman (AMM) to Najaf (NJF) is 641 miles / 1032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 13 minutes.
Queen Alia International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport
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Distance from Amman to Najaf
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amman to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.848 miles
- 796.381 kilometers
- 430.012 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- 493.838 miles
- 794.755 kilometers
- 429.133 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 Amman to Najaf?
The estimated flight time from Queen Alia International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Amman and Najaf?
Flight carbon footprint between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)
On average, flying from Amman to Najaf generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Amman to Najaf
See the map of the shortest flight path between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
Airport information
| Origin | Queen Alia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Amman |
| Country: | Jordan  |
| IATA Code: | AMM |
| ICAO Code: | OJAI |
| Coordinates: | 31°43′21″N, 35°59′35″E |
| Destination | Al Najaf International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Najaf |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | NJF |
| ICAO Code: | ORNI |
| Coordinates: | 31°59′23″N, 44°24′15″E |