How far is Najaf from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 2851 miles / 4588 kilometers / 2477 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Najaf
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2850.679 miles
- 4587.723 kilometers
- 2477.172 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- 2852.363 miles
- 4590.433 kilometers
- 2478.636 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 Colombo to Najaf?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Najaf?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)
On average, flying from Colombo to Najaf generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 698 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Najaf
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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 |