Current Date And Time In Najaf, Iraq
Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:40:32 AST
Capital: Najaf
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 1,400,000
Area: 28,820.00 km²
State Code: NA
Find states and regions closest to Najaf in Iraq with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Iraq and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Iraq
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Najaf from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Babil | 33 mi | 53 km | 29 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Karbala | 37 mi | 60 km | 32 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Al-Qadisiyah | 48 mi | 78 km | 42 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Baghdad | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Wasit | 92 mi | 149 km | 80 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Diyala | 130 mi | 209 km | 113 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Dhi Qar | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Anbar | 145 mi | 233 km | 126 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Muthanna | 157 mi | 253 km | 137 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Northern Borders Region | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Najaf by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Najaf supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Najaf. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najaf (You) | Iraq | 1,400,000 | 28,820 | 22.22 |
| Babil | Iraq | 1,950,000 | 5,800 | 148.75 |
| Karbala | Iraq | 1,200,000 | 5,030 | 163.26 |
| Al-Qadisiyah | Iraq | 908,192 | 8,150 | 47.50 |
| Baghdad | Iraq | 14,000,000 | 204 | 1,074.65 |
| Wasit | Iraq | 1,450,000 | 17,150 | 38.22 |
| Diyala | Iraq | 1,224,000 | 14,700 | 29.11 |
| Dhi Qar | Iraq | 1,386,335 | 12,900 | 50.48 |
| Anbar | Iraq | 1,961,400 | 135,000 | 6.69 |
| Muthanna | Iraq | 919,100 | 51,740 | 9.43 |
| Northern Borders Region | Saudi Arabia | 425,033 | 111,797 | 4.09 |
How does Najaf rank within Iraq? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Najaf appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Anbar | 135,000 |
| Muthanna | 51,740 |
| Nineveh | 36,700 |
| Najaf ⭐ | 28,820 |
| Salah ad Din | 26,000 |
| Sulaymaniyah | 20,000 |
| Basra | 19,070 |
| Wasit | 17,150 |
| Maysan | 16,070 |
| Diyala | 14,700 |
Najaf is a state or region within Iraq in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Najaf is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Najaf by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Iraq page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Najaf using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Najaf.
Knowing the distance from Najaf to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Iraq. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Najaf map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Najaf to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Najaf table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Najaf below the states table, or compare all Iraq states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Iraq state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
