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Distance from Omdurman to Alexandria

Straight line

1,743 km
1,083 mi · 941 NM

By road

2,245 km
1,395 mi

Travel time

26 h 30 min
flight ≈ 2 h 41 min

Direction

N 352°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Alexandria?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Alexandria (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,743 km in a straight line, that is 1,083 miles or 941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Omdurman to Alexandria is 2,245 km (1,395 miles), about 26 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Omdurman, Alexandria lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). The route crosses from Sudan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 23.4284°, 31.2726°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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 Omdurman from Alexandria?

By road it is 2,245 km (1,395 miles) from Omdurman to Alexandria; in a straight line it is 1,743 km (1,083 miles).

How long is the drive from Omdurman to Alexandria?

About 26 h 30 min on the fastest route (2,245 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alexandria from Omdurman?

Alexandria is to the north of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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.