Distance from Atbara to Omdurman
🇸🇩 Atbara, Sudan→🇸🇩 Omdurman, Sudan
Atbara → Omdurman
280 km
≈ 174 miles · 151 nautical miles
AtbaraOmdurman
51 min
Flight (if direct)
4 h 2 min
Driving time (est.)
southwest
Direction (215°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Atbara and Omdurman sit 280 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 174 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 280 km / 174 mi / 151 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 363 km / 226 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 51 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 h 2 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 215° — southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Nakagami-gun, Japan |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+02:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Atbara coordinates | 17.7022, 33.9864 |
| Omdurman coordinates | 15.6445, 32.4777 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Atbara and Omdurman — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Omdurman from Atbara?
Omdurman is 280 km (174 miles) from Atbara measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 363 km (226 mi).
How long is the flight from Atbara to Omdurman?
If a direct flight operates between Atbara and Omdurman, it would take approximately 51 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Atbara and Omdurman?
Omdurman has the same time zone offset. Atbara uses UTC+02:00 and Omdurman uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Atbara and Omdurman?
The geographic midpoint between Atbara and Omdurman is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 140 km from each city.
In which direction is Omdurman from Atbara?
Omdurman lies to the southwest of Atbara, at an initial bearing of 215°.