How far is Van from Najaf?

The distance between Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 451 miles / 725 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Najaf (NJF) to Van (VAN) is 633 miles / 1018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Najaf to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 450.692 miles
• 725.319 kilometers
• 391.641 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

• 451.671 miles
• 726.894 kilometers
• 392.491 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Najaf and Van?

There is no time difference between Najaf and Van.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Najaf to Van generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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	Van Ferit Melen Airport
City:	Van
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	VAN
ICAO Code:	LTCI
Coordinates:	38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E