Current Date And Time In Upper Nile, South Sudan
Sunday, 12 July 2026
05:07:20 EAT
Capital: Malakal
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,131,000
Area: 77,773.00 km²
State Code: NU
Find states and regions closest to Upper Nile in South 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, freight operators and travel planners working across South Sudan and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in South Sudan
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 Upper Nile from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Southern Kordofan | 147 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Gambela | 171 mi | 274 km | 148 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Jonglei | 189 mi | 304 km | 164 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Binshangul Gumuz | 203 mi | 327 km | 176 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Unity | 210 mi | 339 km | 183 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| White Nile | 232 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Sennar | 233 mi | 375 km | 202 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Blue Nile | 275 mi | 442 km | 238 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Lakes | 295 mi | 474 km | 256 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Warrap | 305 mi | 490 km | 265 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Upper Nile by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Upper Nile supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Upper Nile. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Nile (You) | South Sudan | 1,131,000 | 77,773 | 14.63 |
| Southern Kordofan | Sudan | — | 79,470 | — |
| Gambela | Ethiopia | — | 29,783 | — |
| Jonglei | South Sudan | 1,501,000 | 122,479 | 12.25 |
| Binshangul Gumuz | Ethiopia | — | 50,699 | — |
| Unity | South Sudan | 734,000 | 35,956 | 19.40 |
| White Nile | Sudan | — | 39,701 | — |
| Sennar | Sudan | — | 37,844 | — |
| Blue Nile | Sudan | — | 45,844 | — |
| Lakes | South Sudan | 781,000 | 43,595 | 19.78 |
| Warrap | South Sudan | 1,044,000 | 31,027 | 22.91 |
How does Upper Nile rank within South Sudan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Upper Nile appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Central Equatoria | 1,542,000 |
| Jonglei | 1,501,000 |
| Upper Nile ⭐ | 1,131,000 |
| Warrap | 1,044,000 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 1,003,000 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 850,000 |
| Lakes | 781,000 |
| Unity | 734,000 |
| Western Equatoria | 707,000 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | 441,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Jonglei | 122,479 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | 91,080 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 82,542 |
| Western Equatoria | 79,343 |
| Upper Nile ⭐ | 77,773 |
| Lakes | 43,595 |
| Central Equatoria | 43,033 |
| Unity | 35,956 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 33,558 |
| Warrap | 31,027 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Central Equatoria | 35.83 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 27.83 |
| Warrap | 22.91 |
| Lakes | 19.78 |
| Unity | 19.40 |
| Upper Nile ⭐ | 14.63 |
| Jonglei | 12.25 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 12.15 |
| Western Equatoria | 8.91 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | 4.70 |
Upper Nile is a state or region within South Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Upper Nile is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Upper Nile by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Sudan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Upper Nile using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Upper Nile.
Knowing the distance from Upper Nile to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across South Sudan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Upper Nile map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Upper Nile to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Upper Nile table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Upper Nile below the states table, or compare all South Sudan states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and South Sudan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
