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How far is Karaj from Najaf?

The distance between Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) and Karaj (Payam International Airport) is 452 miles / 727 kilometers / 393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Najaf (NJF) to Karaj (PYK) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.

Al Najaf International Airport – Payam International Airport

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Distance from Najaf to Karaj

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.923 miles
  • 727.300 kilometers
  • 392.710 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
  • 451.647 miles
  • 726.856 kilometers
  • 392.471 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 Karaj?

The estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport to Payam International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Payam International Airport (PYK)

On average, flying from Najaf to Karaj generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 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 Karaj

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Payam International Airport
City: Karaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: PYK
ICAO Code: OIIP
Coordinates: 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″E