Current Date And Time In Northern Darfur, Sudan
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
16:49:41 CAT
Capital: Al-Fashir
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 296,420.00 km²
State Code: DN
Find states and regions closest to Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ennedi-Est | 187 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Wadi Fira | 233 mi | 375 km | 202 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Western Darfur | 239 mi | 384 km | 207 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Darfur | 265 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Ouadaï | 287 mi | 462 km | 250 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| North Kordofan | 303 mi | 488 km | 263 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Darfur | 306 mi | 493 km | 266 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| West Kordofan | 339 mi | 546 km | 295 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Darfur | 344 mi | 554 km | 299 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Sila | 349 mi | 562 km | 303 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northern Darfur by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern Darfur 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) | ⬆ |
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| Chad | 790 mi | 1,271 km | 686 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northern Darfur. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Darfur (You) | Sudan | — | 296,420 | — |
| Wadi Fira | Chad | 250,978 | 54,310 | 3.31 |
| Western Darfur | Sudan | — | 79,460 | — |
| Ouadaï | Chad | 738,647 | 30,000 | 15.07 |
| North Kordofan | Sudan | — | 185,302 | — |
| Southern Darfur | Sudan | — | 127,300 | — |
| West Kordofan | Sudan | — | 106,000 | — |
| Sila | Chad | 289,776 | 36,000 | 3.57 |
| Northern State | Sudan | — | 348,765 | — |
| Salamat | Chad | 250,430 | 69,000 | 1.87 |
| Batha | Chad | — | 91,500 | — |
How does Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur 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 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Northern Darfur is a state or region within Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur.
Knowing the distance from Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur 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 Northern Darfur 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.