Day trip from El Obeid to Kosti
Kosti lies 265 km (165 mi) east of El Obeid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 265 km (165 mi) apart, Kosti is a realistic day trip from El Obeid: about 4 h 19 min each way by road.
| El Obeid | Kosti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Population | 393,311 | 345,068 |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
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Staying in Kosti
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Common questions
How far is Kosti from El Obeid?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, east of El Obeid; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Obeid to Kosti by road?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Obeid and Kosti?
No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.