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How far is Amman from Najaf?

The distance between Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) and Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Najaf (NJF) to Amman (AMM) is 641 miles / 1032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 17 minutes.

Al Najaf International Airport – Queen Alia International Airport

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Distance from Najaf to Amman

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Najaf to Amman. 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 Najaf to Amman?

The estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Najaf and Amman?

There is no time difference between Najaf and Amman.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

On average, flying from Najaf to Amman 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 Najaf to Amman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Queen Alia International Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AMM
ICAO Code: OJAI
Coordinates: 31°43′21″N, 35°59′35″E