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Distance from Kinshasa to Omdurman

Straight line

2,908 km
1,807 mi · 1,570 NM

By road

5,262 km
3,269 mi

Travel time

82 h 2 min
flight ≈ 4 h 8 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Omdurman?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Omdurman (Sudan) are very far apart: 2,908 km in a straight line, that is 1,807 miles or 1,570 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Omdurman is 5,262 km (3,269 miles), about 82 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 81% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Omdurman lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Sudan. The halfway point is at 5.7221°, 23.7448°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 8 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 Kinshasa from Omdurman?

By road it is 5,262 km (3,269 miles) from Kinshasa to Omdurman; in a straight line it is 2,908 km (1,807 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Omdurman?

About 82 h 2 min on the fastest route (5,262 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Omdurman from Kinshasa?

Omdurman is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Omdurman?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 8 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.