Cities Near Kirkuk
Cities near Kirkuk, IQ: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Jamjamāl, Tozkhurmato, Erbil. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kirkuk, IQ is Jamjamāl, about 25 mi (41 km) away — roughly 49 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamjamāl | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tozkhurmato | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Erbil | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| As Sulaymānīyah | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Al-Hamdaniya | 79 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Soran | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bāneh | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ḩalabjah | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sāmarrā’ | 92 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mosul | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Kirkuk
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Jamjamāl, Tozkhurmato, Erbil, As Sulaymānīyah, Al-Hamdaniya. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kirkuk include Jamjamāl, Tozkhurmato, Erbil, As Sulaymānīyah, Al-Hamdaniya. The closest is Jamjamāl, about 25 miles (41 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.