Current Date And Time In North Kordofan, Sudan
Sunday, 12 July 2026
06:02:13 CAT
Capital: El-Obeid
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 185,302.00 km²
State Code: KN
Find states and regions closest to North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Khartoum | 210 mi | 338 km | 182 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Northern State | 231 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| West Kordofan | 235 mi | 378 km | 204 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| White Nile | 248 mi | 399 km | 215 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Jazirah | 262 mi | 421 km | 227 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Kordofan | 302 mi | 487 km | 263 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Darfur | 303 mi | 488 km | 263 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| River Nile | 320 mi | 515 km | 278 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Darfur | 330 mi | 531 km | 286 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Sennar | 339 mi | 546 km | 295 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to North Kordofan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North Kordofan 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) | ⬆ |
| Eritrea | 661 mi | 1,063 km | 574 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| 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 North Kordofan. 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) |
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| North Kordofan (You) | Sudan | — | 185,302 | — |
| Khartoum | Sudan | — | 22,142 | — |
| Northern State | Sudan | — | 348,765 | — |
| West Kordofan | Sudan | — | 106,000 | — |
| White Nile | Sudan | — | 39,701 | — |
| Al Jazirah | Sudan | — | 27,549 | — |
| Southern Kordofan | Sudan | — | 79,470 | — |
| Northern Darfur | Sudan | — | 296,420 | — |
| River Nile | Sudan | — | 122,123 | — |
| Sennar | Sudan | — | 37,844 | — |
| Al Qaḑarif | Sudan | — | 75,263 | — |
How does North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan 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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North Kordofan is a state or region within Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan.
Knowing the distance from North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan 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 North Kordofan 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.