How far is Najaf from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Najaf (NJF) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Najaf
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 503.956 miles
- 811.039 kilometers
- 437.926 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- 505.426 miles
- 813.404 kilometers
- 439.203 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 Riyadh to Najaf?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Najaf?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Najaf generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Najaf
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Al Najaf International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Najaf |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | NJF |
| ICAO Code: | ORNI |
| Coordinates: | 31°59′23″N, 44°24′15″E |