How far is Najaf from Medina?
The distance between Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 587 miles / 944 kilometers / 510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medina (MED) to Najaf (NJF) is 876 miles / 1410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 47 minutes.
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport – Al Najaf International Airport
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Distance from Medina to Najaf
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medina to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 586.596 miles
- 944.035 kilometers
- 509.738 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- 587.831 miles
- 946.022 kilometers
- 510.811 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 Medina to Najaf?
The estimated flight time from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medina and Najaf?
Flight carbon footprint between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)
On average, flying from Medina to Najaf generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Medina to Najaf
See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
Airport information
| Origin | Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medina |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | MED |
| ICAO Code: | OEMA |
| Coordinates: | 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″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 |