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How far is Najaf from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 7760 miles / 12488 kilometers / 6743 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Najaf

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7759.928 miles
  • 12488.394 kilometers
  • 6743.193 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
  • 7746.092 miles
  • 12466.127 kilometers
  • 6731.170 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 Los Angeles to Najaf?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 15 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Najaf generates about 963 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 963 kilograms equals 2 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Najaf

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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