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Distance from Chennai to Omdurman

Straight line

5,153 km
3,202 mi · 2,783 NM

By road

7,096 km
4,410 mi

Travel time

95 h 47 min
flight ≈ 6 h 56 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Omdurman?

Chennai (India) and Omdurman (Sudan) are very far apart: 5,153 km in a straight line, that is 3,202 miles or 2,783 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Omdurman is 7,096 km (4,410 miles), about 95 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Omdurman lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from India into Sudan. The halfway point is at 15.6502°, 56.5232°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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 Chennai from Omdurman?

By road it is 7,096 km (4,410 miles) from Chennai to Omdurman; in a straight line it is 5,153 km (3,202 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Omdurman?

About 95 h 47 min on the fastest route (7,096 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Omdurman from Chennai?

Omdurman is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Omdurman?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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.