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How far is Najaf from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 6292 miles / 10126 kilometers / 5467 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Najaf

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6291.846 miles
  • 10125.744 kilometers
  • 5467.464 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
  • 6278.572 miles
  • 10104.383 kilometers
  • 5455.930 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 Washington D.C. to Najaf?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 12 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Najaf generates about 756 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 756 kilograms equals 1 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Najaf

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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