Distance from Kano to Omdurman
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How far is Kano from Omdurman?
Kano (Nigeria) and Omdurman (Sudan) are very far apart: 2,620 km in a straight line, that is 1,628 miles or 1,415 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Kano to Omdurman is 3,539 km (2,199 miles), about 49 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.
From Kano, Omdurman lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Sudan. The halfway point is at 14.1179°, 20.4021°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Omdurman – Jeddah 960 km
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- Omdurman – Mecca 1,006 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kano from Omdurman?
By road it is 3,539 km (2,199 miles) from Kano to Omdurman; in a straight line it is 2,620 km (1,628 miles).
How long is the drive from Kano to Omdurman?
About 49 h 52 min on the fastest route (3,539 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Omdurman from Kano?
Omdurman is to the east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 78°.
How long is the flight from Kano to Omdurman?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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.