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Distance from Shanghai to Omdurman

Straight line

9,033 km
5,613 mi · 4,877 NM

By road

9,467 km
5,883 mi

Travel time

120 h 1 min
flight ≈ 11 h 47 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Omdurman?

Shanghai (China) and Omdurman (Sudan) 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, Shanghai to Omdurman is 9,467 km (5,883 miles), about 120 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Omdurman lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from China into Sudan. 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 Shanghai from Omdurman?

By road it is 9,467 km (5,883 miles) from Shanghai to Omdurman; in a straight line it is 9,033 km (5,613 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Omdurman?

About 120 h 1 min on the fastest route (9,467 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Omdurman from Shanghai?

Omdurman is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Omdurman?

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.