Driving from El Geneina Fort to El Obeid
El Obeid lies 840 km (522 mi) east of El Geneina Fort, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 1,025 km (637 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| El Geneina Fort | El Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Population | 134,264 | 393,311 |
| Elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
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Common questions
How far is El Obeid from El Geneina Fort?
840 km (522 mi) in a straight line, east of El Geneina Fort; by road roughly 1,025 km (637 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Geneina Fort to El Obeid by car?
About 12 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Geneina Fort and El Obeid?
No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.