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Sh'iariah, Eastern Darfur, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In Sh'iariah, Sudan

Friday, 14 August 2026
14:27:38 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 48,966

📍 Cities Near To Sh'iariah


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sh'iariah in Eastern Darfur, Sudan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Sh'iariah.

📍 Sh'iariah Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Sh'iariah from our regional database:

State / RegionEastern Darfur
Total Population48,966
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude12.4388° N
Center Longitude25.5811° E
Elevation570 m (1,870 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Eastern Darfur#2 of 2
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of 'Ardamata 'Ardamata220 355 191
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Abdi Abdi290 466 252
West (W)
National Flag Of Abéché Abéché334 537 290
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Abou Déïa Abou Déïa431 694 375
West (W)
National Flag Of Abu Jibeha Abu Jibeha388 624 337
East (E)
National Flag Of Abu Zabad Abu Zabad248 399 215
East (E)
National Flag Of Abyei Abyei276 444 239
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ad Dabbah Ad Dabbah527 849 458
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Adré Adré239 384 207
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Al Fulah Al Fulah194 312 168
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al Lagowa Al Lagowa251 403 218
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al Mijlad Al Mijlad175 282 152
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al-Fulah Al-Fulah193 311 168
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al-Junaynah Al-Junaynah222 358 193
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Am Dam Am Dam344 554 299
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Sh'iariah


States and regions closest to Eastern Darfur (home state of Sh'iariah), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Central Darfur Central Darfur257 414 223
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Haut-Mbomou Haut-Mbomou349 562 303
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Haute-Kotto Haute-Kotto328 527 285
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Jonglei Jonglei467 752 406
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Khartoum Khartoum494 794 429
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lakes Lakes381 613 331
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mbomou Mbomou438 705 380
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of North Kordofan North Kordofan330 531 286
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Northern Bahr al Ghazal Northern Bahr al Ghazal180 289 156
South (S)
National Flag Of Northern Darfur Northern Darfur344 554 299
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Sh'iariah


Countries bordering or closest to Sudan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sh'iariah's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic765 1,231 664
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad790 1,271 686
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti838 1,349 728
East (E)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt965 1,553 838
North (N)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea661 1,063 574
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia742 1,195 645
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya1,034 1,665 898
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Libya Libya1,255 2,021 1,090
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo1,338 2,153 1,162
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda1,023 1,646 888
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sh'iariah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Eastern Darfur, Sudan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sh'iariah (You)Eastern Darfur48,966
NyalaSouthern Darfur565,73487.6WSW
El DaeinEastern Darfur264,734123.7SSE
El FasherNorthern Darfur252,609134.6N
GereidaSouthern Darfur120,000138.0SSW
KasSouthern Darfur55,255140.9W
Umm KaddadahNorthern Darfur10,979176.3NE
BuramSouthern Darfur65,473181.6SSW
MellitNorthern Darfur50,165188.4N
TullusSouthern Darfur41,807188.6SW
GhubayshWest Kordofan22,733194.8E

🏆 Eastern Darfur City Rankings

How does Sh'iariah rank within Eastern Darfur? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Sh'iariah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
El Daein264,734
Sh'iariah ⭐48,966

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nyala Airport
IATA: UYL
80 km (50 mi) from Sh'iariah
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Eastern Darfur Cities
Sh'iariah ranks #2 of 2 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Sh'iariah? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Sh'iariah Sits on the Map

Sh'iariah sits inside Eastern Darfur, Sudan and ranks #2 of 2 cities in Eastern Darfur by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Sh'iariah to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Sh'iariah outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Sh'iariah and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sh'iariah against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Eastern Darfur city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sh'iariah: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sh'iariah and the countries closest to Sh'iariah by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Sudan. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sh'iariah, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Sh'iariah at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sh'iariah

If you're stringing together stops in Eastern Darfur, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sh'iariah — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Sh'iariah MapView the Sh'iariah map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Sh'iariah Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Eastern Darfur OverviewExplore the Eastern Darfur state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Sudan Country DataGet complete Sudan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sh'iariah

Which cities are closest to Sh'iariah?

See the Cities Near To Sh'iariah table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Eastern Darfur by population and density.

How is the distance from Sh'iariah to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sh'iariah and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Sh'iariah map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Sh'iariah will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Sh'iariah to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Sh'iariah?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sh'iariah. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Eastern Darfur city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sh'iariah compare in size to the cities near it?

Sh'iariah ranks #2 of 2 cities in Eastern Darfur by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sh'iariah?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sh'iariah is Nyala Airport (UYL), about 80 km (50 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.