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How far is Najaf from Mashhad?

The distance between Mashhad (Mashhad International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mashhad (MHD) to Najaf (NJF) is 1181 miles / 1900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 33 minutes.

Mashhad International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport

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920
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1481
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799
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 14 min
CO2 emission
145 kg

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Distance from Mashhad to Najaf

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 919.995 miles
  • 1480.589 kilometers
  • 799.454 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
  • 918.429 miles
  • 1478.068 kilometers
  • 798.093 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 Mashhad to Najaf?

The estimated flight time from Mashhad International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mashhad International Airport (MHD) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

On average, flying from Mashhad to Najaf generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mashhad to Najaf

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

Airport information

Origin Mashhad International Airport
City: Mashhad
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: MHD
ICAO Code: OIMM
Coordinates: 36°14′6″N, 59°38′27″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