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Southern Darfur, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In Southern Darfur, Sudan

Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:46:29 CAT
Capital: Nyala
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 127,300.00 km²
State Code: DS

States Near To Southern Darfur


Find states and regions closest to Southern 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

📍 Southern Darfur 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 Southern Darfur from our regional database:

Capital CityNyala
Total Population
Land Area127,300 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude11.3465° N
Center Longitude24.5243° E
Average Elevation596 m (1,957 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Central Darfur Central Darfur112 mi181 km97 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Western Darfur Western Darfur146 mi235 km127 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eastern Darfur Eastern Darfur155 mi249 km134 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Western Bahr al Ghazal Western Bahr al Ghazal194 mi312 km168 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Vakaga Vakaga200 mi323 km174 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Sila Sila226 mi363 km196 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Northern Bahr al Ghazal Northern Bahr al Ghazal248 mi399 km216 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of West Kordofan West Kordofan249 mi401 km217 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Haute-Kotto Haute-Kotto257 mi414 km223 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Salamat Salamat260 mi418 km226 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Southern Darfur


Explore countries nearest to Southern Darfur by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Southern Darfur 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 Southern Darfur. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Southern Darfur (You)Sudan127,300
Western DarfurSudan79,460
Western Bahr al GhazalSouth Sudan441,00091,0804.70
VakagaCentral African Republic46,500
SilaChad289,77636,0003.57
Northern Bahr al GhazalSouth Sudan850,00033,55827.83
West KordofanSudan106,000
Haute-KottoCentral African Republic72,24486,6500.45
SalamatChad250,43069,0001.87
OuadaïChad738,64730,00015.07
Northern DarfurSudan296,420

🏆 Sudan State Rankings

How does Southern 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 Southern Darfur 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 – Southern Darfur, Sudan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📏 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 Southern Darfur to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Southern Darfur 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 Southern Darfur

This page also lists countries nearest to Southern 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Southern 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 Southern Darfur.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Southern 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Southern Darfur

How is the distance from Southern Darfur 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 Southern Darfur map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Southern Darfur mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Southern 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.

Which states are closest to Southern Darfur in Sudan?

See the States Near To Southern 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 Southern Darfur 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.