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Distance from Omdurman to Damascus

Straight line

2,016 km
1,253 mi · 1,088 NM

By road

2,860 km
1,777 mi

Travel time

34 h 56 min
flight ≈ 3 h 1 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Damascus?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Damascus (Syria) are quite far apart: 2,016 km in a straight line, that is 1,253 miles or 1,088 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Omdurman to Damascus is 2,860 km (1,777 miles), about 34 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Omdurman, Damascus lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from Sudan into Syria. The halfway point is at 24.5893°, 34.2474°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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 Damascus?

By road it is 2,860 km (1,777 miles) from Omdurman to Damascus; in a straight line it is 2,016 km (1,253 miles).

How long is the drive from Omdurman to Damascus?

About 34 h 56 min on the fastest route (2,860 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Omdurman?

Damascus is to the north of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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.