Current Date And Time In Kassala, Sudan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
01:26:05 CAT
Capital: Kassala
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 36,710.00 km²
State Code: KA
Find states and regions closest to Kassala in 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 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 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 Kassala from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Gash-Barka | 82 mi | 132 km | 71 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Anseba | 117 mi | 188 km | 101 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Al Qaḑarif | 121 mi | 194 km | 105 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Tigray | 161 mi | 260 km | 140 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Maekel | 167 mi | 268 km | 145 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Red Sea | 170 mi | 273 km | 148 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Debub | 187 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Blue Nile | 196 mi | 315 km | 170 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| River Nile | 207 mi | 334 km | 180 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Jazirah | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kassala by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kassala supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| South Sudan | 420 mi | 676 km | 365 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Eritrea | 661 mi | 1,063 km | 574 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Ethiopia | 742 mi | 1,195 km | 645 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Central African Republic | 765 mi | 1,231 km | 664 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Chad | 790 mi | 1,271 km | 686 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kassala. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassala (You) | Sudan | — | 36,710 | — |
| Gash-Barka | Eritrea | 1,103,742 | 33,200 | 33.25 |
| Anseba | Eritrea | 893,587 | 23,200 | 38.52 |
| Al Qaḑarif | Sudan | — | 75,263 | — |
| Tigray | Ethiopia | — | 41,410 | — |
| Maekel | Eritrea | 1,053,254 | 1,300 | 810.20 |
| Northern Red Sea | Eritrea | 897,438 | 27,800 | 32.28 |
| Debub | Eritrea | 1,476,765 | 8,000 | 184.60 |
| Blue Nile | Sudan | — | 45,844 | — |
| River Nile | Sudan | — | 122,123 | — |
| Al Jazirah | Sudan | — | 27,549 | — |
How does Kassala rank within 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 Kassala appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Northern State | 348,765 |
| Northern Darfur | 296,420 |
| Red Sea | 218,887 |
| North Kordofan | 185,302 |
| Southern Darfur | 127,300 |
| River Nile | 122,123 |
| West Kordofan | 106,000 |
| Southern Kordofan | 79,470 |
| Western Darfur | 79,460 |
| Al Qaḑarif | 75,263 |
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Kassala is a state or region within Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kassala 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 Kassala by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near 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 Kassala 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 Kassala.
Knowing the distance from Kassala to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across 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 Kassala map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kassala 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 Kassala 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 Kassala below the states table, or compare all 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 Sudan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.