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How far is Najaf from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport) is 660 miles / 1063 kilometers / 574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Najaf (NJF) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 45 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Al Najaf International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Najaf

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Najaf. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 660.379 miles
  • 1062.777 kilometers
  • 573.853 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
  • 659.674 miles
  • 1061.642 kilometers
  • 573.241 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Najaf?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Najaf generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharm el-Sheikh to Najaf

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).

Airport information

Origin Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E
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