Current Date And Time In Stella, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:26:01 SAST
State: North West
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 5,620
District: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Stella, a city in North West, 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 Stella — 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 Stella.
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) | 26.553° S | 24.8668° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -26.553 | 24.8668 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 33' 11" S | 24° 52' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 33.1788' S | 24° 52.0098' E |
| City | Stella |
| State | North West |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 5,620 |
| Elevation | 1,299 m / 4,262 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -26.553, 24.8668 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Stella 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 North West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geysdorp | North West | E | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Vryburg | North West | S | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Delareyville | North West | E | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Piet Plessis | North West | NW | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Ganyesa | North West | W | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Migdol | North West | SE | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 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 North West, the home state of Stella, along with each city's aerial distance from Mahikeng, North West'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg | -25.6676° S | 27.2421° E | 1,171 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Klerksdorp | -26.8521° S | 26.6667° E | 1,318 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Potchefstroom | -26.7167° S | 27.1° E | 1,335 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Brits | -25.6347° S | 27.7802° E | 1,118 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Hammanskraal | -25.4089° S | 28.287° E | 1,110 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Orkney | -26.9802° S | 26.6727° E | 1,312 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Stilfontein | -26.8449° S | 26.7683° E | 1,357 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ga-Rankuwa | -25.6169° S | 27.9947° E | 1,246 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mafikeng | -25.8652° S | 25.6442° E | 1,284 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mmabatho | -25.85° S | 25.6333° E | 1,282 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Mmabatho International Airport IATA: MBD 108 km (67 mi) from Stella |
The exact GPS location of Stella gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North West. 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 North West 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 Stella are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Stella 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
Stella sits within North West, 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 Stella 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 North West. › Browse every city in North West
Coordinates for Stella 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 Stella are latitude -26.553° and longitude 24.8668°. In directional format: 26.553° S, 24.8668° E. These coordinates mark the center of Stella in North West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Stella is a city in North West, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Stella sits at: Latitude 26° 33' 11" S and Longitude 24° 52' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Stella has a population of approximately 5,620 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North West.
The interactive satellite map of Stella is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -26.553, 24.8668 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Stella in North West. For broader context, explore the North West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Stella is Mmabatho International Airport (MBD), roughly 108 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Stella sits at an elevation of approximately 1,299 meters (4,262 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North West.
The closest cities to Stella include Geysdorp, Vryburg, Delareyville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Stella, sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 06:00 PM, giving a day length of 11h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Stella's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Stella is approximately 2,956 km (1,837 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,476 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Stella — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kahuku, United States, roughly 613 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.
Stella is approximately 355 km (220 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.
