Current Date And Time In Memel, South Africa
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:49:44 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 8,556
District: Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Memel, a city in Free State, South Africa, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Memel — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Memel.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for South Africa operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.6816° S | 29.5669° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -27.6816 | 29.5669 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 40' 54" S | 29° 34' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 40.8954' S | 29° 34.0116' E |
| City | Memel |
| State | Free State (IPhondo yaFreyistata) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1911-01-01 |
| Population | 8,556 |
| Area (km²) | 8.91 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.44 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 960.27 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,729 m / 5,673 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -27.6816, 29.5669 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Memel to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Free State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vrede | Free State | NW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Warden | Free State | W | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Harrismith | Free State | SW | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Cornelia | Free State | NW | 86 km | 54 mi | ~1h 26m | 🗺 View |
| Tshiame | Free State | SW | 92 km | 57 mi | ~1h 32m | 🗺 View |
| Tweeling | Free State | W | 104 km | 65 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Free State, the home state of Memel, along with each city's aerial distance from Bloemfontein, Free State's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | -29.1211° S | 26.214° E | 1,396 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Welkom | -27.9774° S | 26.7351° E | 1,376 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Botshabelo | -29.2674° S | 26.726° E | 1,448 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sasolburg | -26.8136° S | 27.817° E | 1,473 m | 301 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Virginia | -28.1039° S | 26.8659° E | 1,326 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kroonstad | -27.6504° S | 27.2349° E | 1,399 m | 192 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kutloanong | -27.8333° S | 26.75° E | 1,326 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bethlehem | -28.2308° S | 28.3071° E | 1,630 m | 227 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Phuthaditjhaba | -28.5242° S | 28.8158° E | 1,671 m | 262 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Odendaalsrus | -27.8739° S | 26.6907° E | 1,339 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
O.R. Tambo International Airport IATA: JNB 216 km (134 mi) from Memel |
The exact GPS location of Memel gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Free State. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Free State state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Memel are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Memel lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full South Africa map
Memel sits within Free State, South Africa, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Memel for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Free State. › Browse every city in Free State
Coordinates for Memel in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in South Africa. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Memel are latitude -27.6816° and longitude 29.5669°. In directional format: 27.6816° S, 29.5669° E. These coordinates mark the center of Memel in Free State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Memel is a city in Free State, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Memel sits at: Latitude 27° 40' 54" S and Longitude 29° 34' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Memel has a population of approximately 8,556 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Free State.
The interactive satellite map of Memel is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -27.6816, 29.5669 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Memel in Free State. For broader context, explore the Free State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Memel is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), roughly 216 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Memel is approximately 365 km (227 mi) from Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Free State.
Memel sits at an elevation of approximately 1,729 meters (5,673 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Free State.
The closest cities to Memel include Vrede, Warden, Harrismith. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Memel, sunrise is at 06:32 AM and sunset is at 05:40 PM, giving a day length of 11h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Memel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Memel is approximately 3,082 km (1,915 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,915 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Memel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hana, United States, roughly 954 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Memel is approximately 243 km (151 mi) NW of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
