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Distance from Omdurman to Medina

Straight line

1,229 km
764 mi · 664 NM

By road

3,305 km
2,053 mi

Travel time

40 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 2 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Medina?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,229 km in a straight line, that is 764 miles or 664 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Omdurman to Medina is 3,305 km (2,053 miles), about 40 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 169% longer than the straight line.

From Omdurman, Medina lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). The route crosses from Sudan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 20.0924°, 35.9453°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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 Medina?

By road it is 3,305 km (2,053 miles) from Omdurman to Medina; in a straight line it is 1,229 km (764 miles).

How long is the drive from Omdurman to Medina?

About 40 h 46 min on the fastest route (3,305 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Medina from Omdurman?

Medina is to the north-east of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Medina?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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.