How far is Najaf from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 285 miles / 459 kilometers / 248 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Najaf (NJF) is 360 miles / 579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 46 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Najaf
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 285.173 miles
- 458.942 kilometers
- 247.809 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- 285.241 miles
- 459.051 kilometers
- 247.868 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 Kuwait City to Najaf?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Najaf?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Najaf generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Najaf
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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 |
Airlines flying from Kuwait City (KWI) to Najaf (NJF)
| Kuwait Airways |