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Distance from Omdurman to Shanghai

Straight line

9,033 km
5,613 mi · 4,877 NM

By road

9,479 km
5,890 mi

Travel time

119 h 44 min
flight ≈ 11 h 47 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Shanghai?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,033 km in a straight line, that is 5,613 miles or 4,877 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Omdurman to Shanghai is 9,479 km (5,890 miles), about 119 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Omdurman, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Sudan into China. The halfway point is at 31.2390°, 73.6347°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 47 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 Shanghai?

By road it is 9,479 km (5,890 miles) from Omdurman to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,033 km (5,613 miles).

How long is the drive from Omdurman to Shanghai?

About 119 h 44 min on the fastest route (9,479 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Omdurman?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 47 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.