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Kabkabiyah, Northern Darfur, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kabkabiyah, Sudan

Friday, 14 August 2026
18:04:19 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 42,376

📍 Cities Near To Kabkabiyah


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kabkabiyah in Northern 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 Kabkabiyah.

📍 Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Darfur
Total Population42,376
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude13.65° N
Center Longitude24.0833° E
Elevation1,089 m (3,573 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Northern Darfur#3 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of 'Ardamata 'Ardamata108 174 94
West (W)
National Flag Of Abdi Abdi196 316 170
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Abéché Abéché219 352 190
West (W)
National Flag Of Abou Déïa Abou Déïa358 576 311
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Abu Zabad Abu Zabad359 578 312
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Abyei Abyei406 654 353
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Adré Adré127 205 110
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Fulah Al Fulah317 510 275
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al Lagowa Al Lagowa374 602 325
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al Mijlad Al Mijlad306 492 265
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al-Fulah Al-Fulah317 510 275
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al-Junaynah Al-Junaynah111 178 96
West (W)
National Flag Of Am Dam Am Dam250 402 217
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Am Dam Am Dam251 404 218
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Am Timan Am Timan313 504 272
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Kabkabiyah


States and regions closest to Northern Darfur (home state of Kabkabiyah), 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 Darfur265 426 230
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Darfur Eastern Darfur344 554 299
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ennedi-Est Ennedi-Est187 300 162
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ennedi-Ouest Ennedi-Ouest382 614 332
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Kordofan North Kordofan303 488 263
East (E)
National Flag Of Northern State Northern State393 633 341
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ouadaï Ouadaï287 462 250
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Salamat Salamat435 700 378
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Sila Sila349 562 303
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Southern Darfur Southern Darfur306 493 266
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Kabkabiyah


Countries bordering or closest to Sudan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kabkabiyah'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 Kabkabiyah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Darfur, Sudan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kabkabiyah (You)Northern Darfur42,376
KutumNorthern Darfur34,69487.8NE
ZalinjayCentral Darfur35,061105.7SW
KasSouthern Darfur55,255128.7S
El FasherNorthern Darfur252,609136.8E
MellitNorthern Darfur50,165167.2ENE
'ArdamataWestern Darfur55,637173.8W
El Geneina FortWestern Darfur134,264176.8W
Al-JunaynahWestern Darfur162,981178.2W
NyalaSouthern Darfur565,734197.9SSE
AdréOuadaï21,950204.7W

🏆 Northern Darfur City Rankings

How does Kabkabiyah rank within Northern 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 Kabkabiyah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
El Fasher252,609
Mellit50,165
Kabkabiyah ⭐42,376
Kutum34,694
Umm Kaddadah10,979

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
El Fasher Airport
IATA: ELF
134 km (83 mi) from Kabkabiyah
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 Northern Darfur Cities
Kabkabiyah ranks #3 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kabkabiyah? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kabkabiyah Sits on the Map

Kabkabiyah sits inside Northern Darfur, Sudan and ranks #3 of 5 cities in Northern 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 Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kabkabiyah against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Darfur city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kabkabiyah: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kabkabiyah and the countries closest to Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah, 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 Kabkabiyah at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kabkabiyah

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kabkabiyah MapView the Kabkabiyah map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kabkabiyah Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Northern Darfur OverviewExplore the Northern 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 Kabkabiyah

Which cities are closest to Kabkabiyah?

See the Cities Near To Kabkabiyah 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 Northern Darfur by population and density.

How is the distance from Kabkabiyah to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah 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 Kabkabiyah?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kabkabiyah. 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 Northern Darfur city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kabkabiyah compare in size to the cities near it?

Kabkabiyah ranks #3 of 5 cities in Northern 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 Kabkabiyah?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kabkabiyah is El Fasher Airport (ELF), about 134 km (83 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.