How far is Kars from Najaf?

The distance between Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 595 miles / 958 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Najaf (NJF) to Kars (KSY) is 820 miles / 1320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 53 minutes.

Distance from Najaf to Kars

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 595.411 miles
• 958.222 kilometers
• 517.398 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

• 596.610 miles
• 960.150 kilometers
• 518.440 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 Kars?

The estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Najaf and Kars?

There is no time difference between Najaf and Kars.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)

On average, flying from Najaf to Kars generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Kars

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).

Airport information

Origin	Al Najaf International Airport
City:	Najaf
Country:	Iraq
IATA Code:	NJF
ICAO Code:	ORNI
Coordinates:	31°59′23″N, 44°24′15″E

Destination	Kars Harakani Airport
City:	Kars
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	KSY
ICAO Code:	LTCF
Coordinates:	40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E