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Distance from Yaoundé to Omdurman

Straight line

2,639 km
1,640 mi · 1,425 NM

By road

3,838 km
2,385 mi

Travel time

57 h 44 min
flight ≈ 3 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Omdurman?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Omdurman (Sudan) 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, Yaoundé to Omdurman is 3,838 km (2,385 miles), about 57 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Yaoundé, Omdurman lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Sudan. 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 Yaoundé from Omdurman?

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

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Omdurman?

About 57 h 44 min on the fastest route (3,838 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Omdurman from Yaoundé?

Omdurman is to the north-east of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Omdurman?

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.