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Distance from Omdurman to Chennai

Straight line

5,153 km
3,202 mi · 2,783 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 56 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Chennai?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 5,153 km in a straight line, that is 3,202 miles or 2,783 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Omdurman, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Sudan into India. The halfway point is at 15.6502°, 56.5232°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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 Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Omdurman and Chennai is 5,153 km (3,202 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Omdurman?

Chennai is to the east of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 56 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.