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Distance from Omdurman to Kolkata

Straight line

5,898 km
3,665 mi · 3,185 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Kolkata?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 5,898 km in a straight line, that is 3,665 miles or 3,185 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Omdurman, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Sudan into India. The halfway point is at 21.4069°, 59.7842°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 52 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 Kolkata?

The straight-line distance between Omdurman and Kolkata is 5,898 km (3,665 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kolkata from Omdurman?

Kolkata is to the east of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 52 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.