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River Nile, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In River Nile, Sudan

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
06:25:15 CAT
Capital: Ad-Damir
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 122,123.00 km²
State Code: NR

States Near To River Nile


Find states and regions closest to River Nile 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

📍 River Nile Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 River Nile from our regional database:

Capital CityAd-Damir
Total Population
Land Area122,123 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude17.1143° N
Center Longitude33.7965° E
Average Elevation385 m (1,264 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Khartoum Khartoum134 mi216 km116 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Red Sea Red Sea187 mi300 km162 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Al Jazirah Al Jazirah189 mi304 km164 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Kassala Kassala207 mi334 km180 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al Qaḑarif Al Qaḑarif238 mi383 km206 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Northern State Northern State256 mi413 km223 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Anseba Anseba269 mi433 km234 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of White Nile White Nile281 mi451 km244 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gash-Barka Gash-Barka281 mi452 km244 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Sennar Sennar282 mi454 km245 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To River Nile


Explore countries nearest to River Nile by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from River Nile supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of South Sudan South Sudan420 mi676 km365 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea661 mi1,063 km574 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia742 mi1,195 km645 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic765 mi1,231 km664 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad790 mi1,271 km686 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to River Nile. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
River Nile (You)Sudan122,123
KhartoumSudan22,142
Red SeaSudan218,887
Al JazirahSudan27,549
KassalaSudan36,710
Al QaḑarifSudan75,263
Northern StateSudan348,765
AnsebaEritrea893,58723,20038.52
White NileSudan39,701
Gash-BarkaEritrea1,103,74233,20033.25
SennarSudan37,844

🏆 Sudan State Rankings

How does River Nile 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 River Nile appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – River Nile, Sudan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

River Nile is a state or region within Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to River 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from River Nile to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from River Nile to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Sudan — see Sudan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from River Nile

This page also lists countries nearest to River Nile 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from River 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 River Nile.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from River Nile 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 River Nile MapView the River Nile satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in River NileExplore all cities and towns in River Nile for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Sudan Country DataGet complete Sudan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of River Nile

How is the distance from River Nile to nearby states calculated?

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 River Nile map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from River Nile mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from River 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.

Which states are closest to River Nile in Sudan?

See the States Near To River 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 River Nile below the states table, or compare all Sudan states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Sudan?

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.