Current Date And Time In Rufa‘a, Sudan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:38:12 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rufa‘a, a city in Al Jazirah, Sudan, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rufa‘a — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Rufa‘a.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Sudan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.7597° N | 33.3675° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 14.7597 | 33.3675 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 45' 35" N | 33° 22' 3" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 45.5814' N | 33° 22.0524' E |
| City | Rufa‘a |
| State | Al Jazirah |
| Country | Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 28,374 |
| Elevation | 399 m / 1,309 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 14.7597, 33.3675 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rufa‘a to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Al Jazirah.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hasaheisa | Al Jazirah | W | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Tambul | Al Jazirah | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Al Masallamiyya | Al Jazirah | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Al Hilaliyya | Al Jazirah | NW | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Ţabat | Al Jazirah | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Nagaro | Al Jazirah | S | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Al Jazirah, the home state of Rufa‘a, along with each city's aerial distance from Wad Madani, Al Jazirah's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wad Medani | 14.4012° N | 33.5199° E | 410 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Manaqil | 14.2459° N | 32.9891° E | 413 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Hasaheisa | 14.7526° N | 33.2984° E | 401 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Hilaliyya | 14.9398° N | 33.234° E | 398 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Wad Rawah | 15.1603° N | 33.1397° E | 394 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Kiremit al ‘Arakiyyin | 14.3476° N | 32.9437° E | 405 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Masallamiyya | 14.5748° N | 33.3373° E | 407 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Najaru قرية نجرو | 14.472° N | 33.2479° E | 410 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Nagaro | 14.4741° N | 33.2492° E | 395 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Abu 'Usar | 0° S | 0° W | - | - | 🗺 View Map |
Khartoum International Airport IATA: KRT 127 km (79 mi) from Rufa‘a |
The exact GPS location of Rufa‘a gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Al Jazirah. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Al Jazirah state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Rufa‘a are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rufa‘a lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Sudan map
Rufa‘a sits within Al Jazirah, Sudan, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rufa‘a for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Al Jazirah. › Browse every city in Al Jazirah
Coordinates for Rufa‘a in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Sudan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rufa‘a are latitude 14.7597° and longitude 33.3675°. In directional format: 14.7597° N, 33.3675° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rufa‘a in Al Jazirah and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rufa‘a is a city in Al Jazirah, Sudan, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rufa‘a sits at: Latitude 14° 45' 35" N and Longitude 33° 22' 3" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rufa‘a has a population of approximately 28,374 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Al Jazirah.
The interactive satellite map of Rufa‘a is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 14.7597, 33.3675 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rufa‘a in Al Jazirah. For broader context, explore the Al Jazirah state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rufa‘a is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), roughly 127 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rufa‘a sits at an elevation of approximately 399 meters (1,309 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Al Jazirah.
The closest cities to Rufa‘a include Al Hasaheisa, Tambul, Al Masallamiyya. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rufa‘a, sunrise is at 05:30 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rufa‘a's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rufa‘a is approximately 1,643 km (1,021 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,592 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rufa‘a — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Avatoru, French Polynesia, roughly 117 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Rufa‘a is approximately 126 km (78 mi) NW of Khartoum, the national capital of Sudan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
