
Find cities, states and countries closest to Umm Ruwaba in North Kordofan, 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 Umm Ruwaba.
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 Umm Ruwaba from our regional database:
| State / Region | North Kordofan |
| Total Population | 56,833 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.9061° N |
| Center Longitude | 31.2158° E |
| Elevation | 457 m (1,499 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in North Kordofan | #2 of 4 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Abu Jibeha | 100 | 161 | 87 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ad Douiem | 106 | 170 | 92 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Jazeera Aba | 98 | 158 | 85 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al Kawa | 104 | 167 | 90 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| ALdinigila wad dhahi | 103 | 166 | 90 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ar Rahad | 40 | 65 | 35 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Barah | 79 | 127 | 69 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dilling | 121 | 195 | 105 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| El Obeid | 70 | 113 | 61 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kosti | 99 | 159 | 86 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Marabba | 76 | 122 | 66 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Rabak | 104 | 168 | 91 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Tandalti | 44 | 72 | 39 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Um Jar Al Gharbiyya | 101 | 163 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Wad az Zaki | 126 | 203 | 110 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to North Kordofan (home state of Umm Ruwaba), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Al Jazirah | 262 | 421 | 227 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Al Qaḑarif | 406 | 653 | 352 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Darfur | 330 | 531 | 286 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Khartoum | 210 | 338 | 182 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Northern Darfur | 303 | 488 | 263 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Northern State | 231 | 373 | 201 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Red Sea | 483 | 778 | 420 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| River Nile | 320 | 515 | 278 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Sennar | 339 | 546 | 295 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Southern Darfur | 422 | 679 | 366 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Sudan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Umm Ruwaba's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Central African Republic | 765 | 1,231 | 664 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Chad | 790 | 1,271 | 686 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 838 | 1,349 | 728 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Egypt | 965 | 1,553 | 838 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Eritrea | 661 | 1,063 | 574 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ethiopia | 742 | 1,195 | 645 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kenya | 1,034 | 1,665 | 898 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Libya | 1,255 | 2,021 | 1,090 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Republic Of The Congo | 1,338 | 2,153 | 1,162 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Rwanda | 1,023 | 1,646 | 888 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Umm Ruwaba. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Kordofan, Sudan.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Umm Ruwaba (You) | North Kordofan | 56,833 | — | — |
| Ar Rahad | North Kordofan | 36,518 | 64.9 | WSW |
| Tandalti | White Nile | 31,329 | 71.6 | E |
| El Obeid | North Kordofan | 393,311 | 112.6 | WNW |
| Marabba | White Nile | 12,108 | 121.8 | ESE |
| Barah | North Kordofan | 16,969 | 127.4 | NW |
| Al Jazeera Aba | White Nile | 21,683 | 158.1 | ENE |
| Kosti | White Nile | 345,068 | 159.4 | E |
| Abu Jibeha | Southern Kordofan | 47,188 | 161.2 | S |
| Um Jar Al Gharbiyya | White Nile | 9,038 | 162.9 | NE |
| ALdinigila wad dhahi | White Nile | 15,000 | 166.0 | NE |
How does Umm Ruwaba rank within North Kordofan? 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 Umm Ruwaba appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| El Obeid | 393,311 |
| Umm Ruwaba ⭐ | 56,833 |
| Ar Rahad | 36,518 |
| Barah | 16,969 |
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El-Obeid Airport IATA: EBD 110 km (68 mi) from Umm Ruwaba |
Umm Ruwaba sits inside North Kordofan, Sudan and ranks #2 of 4 cities in North Kordofan 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Umm Ruwaba and the countries closest to Umm Ruwaba 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Umm Ruwaba, 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 Umm Ruwaba at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in North Kordofan, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Umm Ruwaba — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Umm Ruwaba 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 North Kordofan by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Umm Ruwaba 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.
It's the bearing from Umm Ruwaba 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Umm Ruwaba. 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 North Kordofan city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Umm Ruwaba ranks #2 of 4 cities in North Kordofan by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Umm Ruwaba is El-Obeid Airport (EBD), about 110 km (68 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.