Day trip from Khartoum to Sennar
Sennar lies 247 km (153 mi) south-east of Khartoum, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 247 km (153 mi) apart, Sennar is a realistic day trip from Khartoum: about 4 h 1 min each way by road.
| Khartoum | Sennar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Population | 2 million | 130,122 |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) | 427 m (1,401 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sennar
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Staying in Sennar
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Common questions
How far is Sennar from Khartoum?
247 km (153 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Khartoum; by road roughly 301 km (187 mi).
How long does it take to get from Khartoum to Sennar by road?
About 4 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Khartoum and Sennar?
No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.