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Distance from Omdurman to Sydney

Straight line

13,606 km
8,454 mi · 7,346 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 30 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Sydney?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 13,606 km in a straight line, that is 8,454 miles or 7,346 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Omdurman and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Omdurman, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from Sudan into Australia. The halfway point is at -17.3444°, 84.7242°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Omdurman from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Omdurman and Sydney is 13,606 km (8,454 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Omdurman?

Sydney is to the south-east of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 30 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.