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How far is Najaf from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Najaf (NJF) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport

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1443
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2323
Kilometers
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1254
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 13 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
176 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Najaf

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kabul to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1443.307 miles
  • 2322.778 kilometers
  • 1254.200 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
  • 1440.344 miles
  • 2318.008 kilometers
  • 1251.624 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 Kabul to Najaf?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

On average, flying from Kabul to Najaf generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Najaf

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).

Airport information

Origin Kabul International Airport
City: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KBL
ICAO Code: OAKB
Coordinates: 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E
Destination Al Najaf International Airport
City: Najaf
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: NJF
ICAO Code: ORNI
Coordinates: 31°59′23″N, 44°24′15″E