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Distance from Alexandria to Omdurman

Straight line

1,743 km
1,083 mi · 941 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 41 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Alexandria from Omdurman?

Alexandria (Egypt) and Omdurman (Sudan) are quite far apart: 1,743 km in a straight line, that is 1,083 miles or 941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Alexandria, Omdurman lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from Egypt into Sudan. The halfway point is at 23.4284°, 31.2726°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Alexandria from Omdurman?

The straight-line distance between Alexandria and Omdurman is 1,743 km (1,083 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Omdurman from Alexandria?

Omdurman is to the south of Alexandria, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Alexandria to Omdurman?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.