Current Date And Time In Western Darfur, Sudan
Sunday, 12 July 2026
04:56:58 CAT
Capital: Geneina
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 79,460.00 km²
State Code: DW
Find states and regions closest to Western 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 Western Darfur from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Central Darfur | 39 mi | 63 km | 34 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Ouadaï | 125 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Sila | 126 mi | 203 km | 109 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Darfur | 146 mi | 235 km | 127 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Wadi Fira | 186 mi | 299 km | 161 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Salamat | 202 mi | 325 km | 175 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Vakaga | 236 mi | 380 km | 205 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Darfur | 239 mi | 384 km | 207 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Darfur | 282 mi | 454 km | 245 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Batha | 316 mi | 509 km | 275 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Darfur by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western 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) | ⬆ |
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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 Western 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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| Western Darfur (You) | Sudan | — | 79,460 | — |
| Ouadaï | Chad | 738,647 | 30,000 | 15.07 |
| Sila | Chad | 289,776 | 36,000 | 3.57 |
| Southern Darfur | Sudan | — | 127,300 | — |
| Wadi Fira | Chad | 250,978 | 54,310 | 3.31 |
| Salamat | Chad | 250,430 | 69,000 | 1.87 |
| Vakaga | Central African Republic | — | 46,500 | — |
| Northern Darfur | Sudan | — | 296,420 | — |
| Batha | Chad | — | 91,500 | — |
| Guéra | Chad | — | 61,000 | — |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | South Sudan | 441,000 | 91,080 | 4.70 |
How does Western 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 Western 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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Western Darfur is a state or region within Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western 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 Western 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 Western 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 Western Darfur.
Knowing the distance from Western 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 Western Darfur map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western 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 Western 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 Western 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.