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How far is Najaf from Karaj?

The distance between Karaj (Payam International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 452 miles / 727 kilometers / 393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Karaj (PYK) to Najaf (NJF) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 35 minutes.

Payam International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport

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452
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727
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393
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Distance from Karaj to Najaf

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.923 miles
  • 727.300 kilometers
  • 392.710 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
  • 451.647 miles
  • 726.856 kilometers
  • 392.471 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 Karaj to Najaf?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Payam International Airport (PYK) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

On average, flying from Karaj to Najaf generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Karaj to Najaf

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

Airport information

Origin Payam International Airport
City: Karaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: PYK
ICAO Code: OIIP
Coordinates: 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″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