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Distance from Omdurman to Riyadh

Straight line

1,792 km
1,114 mi · 968 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 44 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Riyadh?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,792 km in a straight line, that is 1,114 miles or 968 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Omdurman, Riyadh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Sudan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 20.3100°, 39.3919°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 44 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 Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Omdurman and Riyadh is 1,792 km (1,114 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Riyadh from Omdurman?

Riyadh is to the north-east of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 44 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.