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Distance from Giza to Omdurman

Straight line

1,596 km
992 mi · 862 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

S 175°
initial bearing

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How far is Giza from Omdurman?

Giza (Egypt) and Omdurman (Sudan) are quite far apart: 1,596 km in a straight line, that is 992 miles or 862 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Giza, Omdurman lies to the south (initial bearing 175°). The route crosses from Egypt into Sudan. The halfway point is at 22.8282°, 31.8768°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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 Giza from Omdurman?

The straight-line distance between Giza and Omdurman is 1,596 km (992 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Omdurman from Giza?

Omdurman is to the south of Giza, at an initial bearing of 175°.

How long is the flight from Giza to Omdurman?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.