How far is Baghdad from Najaf?

The distance between Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) and Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) is 88 miles / 142 kilometers / 77 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Najaf (NJF) to Baghdad (BGW) is 107 miles / 173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from Najaf to Baghdad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 88.253 miles
• 142.030 kilometers
• 76.690 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

• 88.484 miles
• 142.402 kilometers
• 76.891 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 Najaf to Baghdad?

The estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Najaf and Baghdad?

There is no time difference between Najaf and Baghdad.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

On average, flying from Najaf to Baghdad generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Najaf to Baghdad

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

Airport information

Origin	Al Najaf International Airport
City:	Najaf
Country:	Iraq
IATA Code:	NJF
ICAO Code:	ORNI
Coordinates:	31°59′23″N, 44°24′15″E

Destination	Baghdad International Airport
City:	Baghdad
Country:	Iraq
IATA Code:	BGW
ICAO Code:	ORBI
Coordinates:	33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E