How far is Najaf from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 472 miles / 759 kilometers / 410 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (THR) to Najaf (NJF) is 638 miles / 1027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 33 minutes.
Mehrabad International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Najaf
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 471.929 miles
- 759.495 kilometers
- 410.095 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- 471.552 miles
- 758.889 kilometers
- 409.767 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 Tehran to Najaf?
The estimated flight time from Mehrabad International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Najaf?
The time difference between Tehran and Najaf is 30 minutes. Najaf is 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Flight carbon footprint between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)
On average, flying from Tehran to Najaf generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Najaf
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
Airport information
| Origin | Mehrabad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | THR |
| ICAO Code: | OIII |
| Coordinates: | 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″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 |