Current Date And Time In Orient Hills, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:23:13 SAST
State: Gauteng
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 2,043
District: West Rand District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Orient Hills, a city in Gauteng, 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 Orient Hills — 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 Orient Hills.
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) | 26.0314° S | 27.6027° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -26.0314 | 27.6027 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 1' 53" S | 27° 36' 10" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 1.8822' S | 27° 36.1596' E |
| City | Orient Hills |
| State | Gauteng |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | West Rand District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 2,043 |
| Elevation | 1,569 m / 5,148 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -26.0314, 27.6027 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Orient Hills 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 Gauteng.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagale | Gauteng | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Magaliesburg | Gauteng | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Krugersdorp | Gauteng | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Randfontein | Gauteng | SE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Muldersdriseloop | Gauteng | E | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Roodepoort | Gauteng | SE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 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 Gauteng, the home state of Orient Hills, along with each city's aerial distance from Johannesburg, Gauteng'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | -26.2023° S | 28.0436° E | 1,767 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pretoria | -25.7449° S | 28.1878° E | 1,332 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soweto | -26.2678° S | 27.8585° E | 1,632 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soshanguve | -25.4729° S | 28.0992° E | 1,179 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Evaton | -26.5333° S | 27.85° E | 1,513 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Benoni | -26.1885° S | 28.3208° E | 1,641 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thembisa | -25.9964° S | 28.2268° E | 1,577 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vereeniging | -26.6731° S | 27.9262° E | 1,445 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boksburg | -26.212° S | 28.2596° E | 1,624 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Krugersdorp | -26.0858° S | 27.7752° E | 1,724 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lanseria International Airport IATA: HLA 34 km (21 mi) from Orient Hills |
The exact GPS location of Orient Hills gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gauteng. 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 Gauteng 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 Orient Hills are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Orient Hills 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
Orient Hills sits within Gauteng, 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 Orient Hills 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 Gauteng. › Browse every city in Gauteng
Coordinates for Orient Hills 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 Orient Hills are latitude -26.0314° and longitude 27.6027°. In directional format: 26.0314° S, 27.6027° E. These coordinates mark the center of Orient Hills in Gauteng and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Orient Hills is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within West Rand District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Orient Hills sits at: Latitude 26° 1' 53" S and Longitude 27° 36' 10" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Orient Hills has a population of approximately 2,043 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gauteng.
The interactive satellite map of Orient Hills is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -26.0314, 27.6027 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Orient Hills in Gauteng. For broader context, explore the Gauteng state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Orient Hills is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), roughly 34 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Orient Hills is approximately 48 km (30 mi) from Johannesburg, the capital of Gauteng, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gauteng.
Orient Hills sits at an elevation of approximately 1,569 meters (5,148 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gauteng.
The closest cities to Orient Hills include Bagale, Magaliesburg, Krugersdorp. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Orient Hills, sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 05:49 PM, giving a day length of 11h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Orient Hills's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Orient Hills is approximately 2,898 km (1,801 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,761 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Orient Hills — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Huelo, United States, roughly 691 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.
Orient Hills is approximately 76 km (47 mi) E of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
