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Distance from Omdurman to Yaoundé

Straight line

2,639 km
1,640 mi · 1,425 NM

By road

3,838 km
2,385 mi

Travel time

57 h 42 min
flight ≈ 3 h 48 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Omdurman from Yaoundé?

Omdurman (Sudan) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 2,639 km in a straight line, that is 1,640 miles or 1,425 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Omdurman to Yaoundé is 3,838 km (2,385 miles), about 57 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Omdurman, Yaoundé lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). The route crosses from Sudan into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 9.9178°, 21.8092°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 48 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 Yaoundé?

By road it is 3,838 km (2,385 miles) from Omdurman to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 2,639 km (1,640 miles).

How long is the drive from Omdurman to Yaoundé?

About 57 h 42 min on the fastest route (3,838 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Omdurman?

Yaoundé is to the south-west of Omdurman, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Omdurman to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 48 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.