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Distance from Kampala to Omdurman

Straight line

1,695 km
1,053 mi · 915 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 37 min

Direction

N 360°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Omdurman?

Kampala (Uganda) and Omdurman (Sudan) are quite far apart: 1,695 km in a straight line, that is 1,053 miles or 915 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kampala, Omdurman lies to the north (initial bearing 360°). The route crosses from Uganda into Sudan. The halfway point is at 7.9804°, 32.5309°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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 Kampala from Omdurman?

The straight-line distance between Kampala and Omdurman is 1,695 km (1,053 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Omdurman from Kampala?

Omdurman is to the north of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 360°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Omdurman?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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.