Distance from Khartoum to Omdurman
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How far is Khartoum from Omdurman?
Khartoum (Sudan) and Omdurman (Sudan) are very close to each other: 11.8 km in a straight line, that is 7.3 miles or 6.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Khartoum to Omdurman is 14.1 km (8.8 miles), about 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Khartoum, Omdurman lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). Both cities are in Sudan. The halfway point is at 15.5982°, 32.5051°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
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- Khartoum – Addis Ababa 991 km
- Khartoum – Mecca 1,009 km
- Khartoum – Medina 1,237 km
- Khartoum – Sanaa 1,251 km
- Khartoum – Giza 1,613 km
- Khartoum – Cairo 1,619 km
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Other distances from Omdurman
- Omdurman – Jeddah 960 km
- Omdurman – Addis Ababa 1,002 km
- Omdurman – Mecca 1,006 km
- Omdurman – Medina 1,232 km
- Omdurman – Sanaa 1,257 km
- Omdurman – Giza 1,603 km
- Omdurman – Cairo 1,608 km
- Omdurman – Kampala 1,704 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Khartoum from Omdurman?
By road it is 14.1 km (8.8 miles) from Khartoum to Omdurman; in a straight line it is 11.8 km (7.3 miles).
How long is the drive from Khartoum to Omdurman?
About 14 min on the fastest route (14.1 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Omdurman from Khartoum?
Omdurman is to the north-west of Khartoum, at an initial bearing of 330°.
How long is the flight from Khartoum to Omdurman?
A direct flight would take about 31 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.