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How far is Najaf from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 2745 miles / 4418 kilometers / 2385 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Al Najaf International Airport

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2745
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4418
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2385
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Distance from Cardiff to Najaf

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2745.010 miles
  • 4417.665 kilometers
  • 2385.348 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
  • 2740.382 miles
  • 4410.217 kilometers
  • 2381.327 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 Cardiff to Najaf?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Najaf generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Najaf

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
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