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Distance from Lagos to Omdurman

Straight line

3,332 km
2,070 mi · 1,799 NM

By road

4,516 km
2,806 mi

Travel time

61 h 19 min
flight ≈ 4 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Omdurman?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Omdurman (Sudan) are very far apart: 3,332 km in a straight line, that is 2,070 miles or 1,799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Omdurman is 4,516 km (2,806 miles), about 61 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Omdurman lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Sudan. The halfway point is at 11.4054°, 17.7029°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 40 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 Lagos from Omdurman?

By road it is 4,516 km (2,806 miles) from Lagos to Omdurman; in a straight line it is 3,332 km (2,070 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Omdurman?

About 61 h 19 min on the fastest route (4,516 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Omdurman from Lagos?

Omdurman is to the east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Omdurman?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 40 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.