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How far is Istanbul from Najaf?

The distance between Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1039 miles / 1672 kilometers / 903 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Najaf (NJF) to Istanbul (SAW) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 19 minutes.

Al Najaf International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Najaf to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1038.893 miles
  • 1671.936 kilometers
  • 902.773 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
  • 1038.087 miles
  • 1670.640 kilometers
  • 902.073 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Najaf and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Najaf and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Najaf to Istanbul generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E