Current Date And Time In Southern Darfur, Sudan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:56:32 CAT
Capital: Nyala
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 127,300.00 km²
State Code: DS
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
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:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Central Darfur | 112 mi | 181 km | 97 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Darfur | 146 mi | 235 km | 127 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Darfur | 155 mi | 249 km | 134 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | 194 mi | 312 km | 168 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Vakaga | 200 mi | 323 km | 174 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Sila | 226 mi | 363 km | 196 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 248 mi | 399 km | 216 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| West Kordofan | 249 mi | 401 km | 217 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Haute-Kotto | 257 mi | 414 km | 223 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Salamat | 260 mi | 418 km | 226 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Southern 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) |
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| Southern Darfur (You) | Sudan | — | 127,300 | — |
| Western Darfur | Sudan | — | 79,460 | — |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | South Sudan | 441,000 | 91,080 | 4.70 |
| Vakaga | Central African Republic | — | 46,500 | — |
| Sila | Chad | 289,776 | 36,000 | 3.57 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | South Sudan | 850,000 | 33,558 | 27.83 |
| West Kordofan | Sudan | — | 106,000 | — |
| Haute-Kotto | Central African Republic | 72,244 | 86,650 | 0.45 |
| Salamat | Chad | 250,430 | 69,000 | 1.87 |
| Ouadaï | Chad | 738,647 | 30,000 | 15.07 |
| Northern Darfur | Sudan | — | 296,420 | — |
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 ⭐.
| 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.