Current Date And Time In Northern State, Sudan
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
01:37:30 CAT
Capital: Dongola
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 348,765.00 km²
State Code: NO
Find states and regions closest to Northern State 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 State from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North Kordofan | 231 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Khartoum | 252 mi | 405 km | 219 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| River Nile | 256 mi | 413 km | 223 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Red Sea | 338 mi | 543 km | 293 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Jazirah | 345 mi | 556 km | 300 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| White Nile | 393 mi | 632 km | 341 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Darfur | 393 mi | 633 km | 341 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Aswan | 428 mi | 689 km | 372 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Sennar | 452 mi | 727 km | 392 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Qaḑarif | 461 mi | 742 km | 400 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northern State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern State 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 Northern State. 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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| Northern State (You) | Sudan | — | 348,765 | — |
| North Kordofan | Sudan | — | 185,302 | — |
| Khartoum | Sudan | — | 22,142 | — |
| River Nile | Sudan | — | 122,123 | — |
| Red Sea | Sudan | — | 218,887 | — |
| Al Jazirah | Sudan | — | 27,549 | — |
| White Nile | Sudan | — | 39,701 | — |
| Northern Darfur | Sudan | — | 296,420 | — |
| Aswan | Egypt | — | 62,726 | — |
| Sennar | Sudan | — | 37,844 | — |
| Al Qaḑarif | Sudan | — | 75,263 | — |
How does Northern State 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 State 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 State is a state or region within Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern State 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 State 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 State 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 State.
Knowing the distance from Northern State 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 State map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern State 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 State 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 State 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.