Current Date And Time In Ar Rahad, Sudan
Saturday, 15 August 2026
15:02:08 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ar Rahad, a city in North Kordofan, 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 Ar Rahad — 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 Ar Rahad.
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) | 12.7167° N | 30.65° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.7167 | 30.65 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 43' 0" N | 30° 38' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 43.0002' N | 30° 39' E |
| City | Ar Rahad |
| State | North Kordofan |
| Country | Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 36,518 |
| Elevation | 506 m / 1,660 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.7167, 30.65 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ar Rahad 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 North Kordofan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umm Ruwaba | North Kordofan | E | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| El Obeid | North Kordofan | NW | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Barah | North Kordofan | N | 114 km | 71 mi | ~1h 54m | 🗺 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 North Kordofan, the home state of Ar Rahad, along with each city's aerial distance from El-Obeid, North Kordofan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Obeid | 13.1842° N | 30.2167° E | 573 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Umm Ruwaba | 12.9061° N | 31.2158° E | 457 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barah | 13.7° N | 30.3667° E | 478 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
El-Obeid Airport IATA: EBD 66 km (41 mi) from Ar Rahad |
The exact GPS location of Ar Rahad gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Kordofan. 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 North Kordofan 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 Ar Rahad are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ar Rahad 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
Ar Rahad sits within North Kordofan, 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 Ar Rahad 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 North Kordofan. › Browse every city in North Kordofan
Coordinates for Ar Rahad 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 Ar Rahad are latitude 12.7167° and longitude 30.65°. In directional format: 12.7167° N, 30.65° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ar Rahad in North Kordofan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ar Rahad is a city in North Kordofan, 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, Ar Rahad sits at: Latitude 12° 43' 0" N and Longitude 30° 38' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ar Rahad has a population of approximately 36,518 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Kordofan.
The interactive satellite map of Ar Rahad is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.7167, 30.65 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ar Rahad in North Kordofan. For broader context, explore the North Kordofan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ar Rahad is El-Obeid Airport (EBD), roughly 66 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ar Rahad is approximately 70 km (44 mi) from El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Kordofan.
Ar Rahad sits at an elevation of approximately 506 meters (1,660 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Kordofan.
The closest cities to Ar Rahad include Umm Ruwaba, El Obeid, Barah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ar Rahad, sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 12h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ar Rahad's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ar Rahad is approximately 1,416 km (880 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,328 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ar Rahad — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Avatoru, French Polynesia, roughly 305 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.
Ar Rahad is approximately 375 km (233 mi) NE of Khartoum, the national capital of Sudan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
