
Find cities, states and countries closest to Mohale's Hoek in Mohale's Hoek District, Lesotho with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Mohale's Hoek.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Mohale's Hoek from our regional database:
| State / Region | Mohale's Hoek District |
| Total Population | 46,593 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -30.1514° N |
| Center Longitude | 27.4769° E |
| Elevation | 1,598 m (5,243 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Mohale's Hoek District | #1 of 3 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aliwal North | 59 | 95 | 51 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Barkly East | 57 | 92 | 49 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bethulie | 93 | 149 | 81 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bloemfontein | 104 | 167 | 90 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Botshabelo | 76 | 122 | 66 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Burgersdorp | 90 | 145 | 78 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 106 | 171 | 92 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cala | 96 | 154 | 83 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Cedarville | 95 | 152 | 82 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Dewetsdorp | 63 | 101 | 54 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dordrecht | 88 | 142 | 76 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Edenburg | 97 | 155 | 84 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Excelsior | 87 | 140 | 76 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ficksburg | 92 | 147 | 80 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Fouriesburg | 115 | 185 | 100 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Mohale's Hoek District (home state of Mohale's Hoek), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Berea | 61 | 98 | 53 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 95 | 153 | 82 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Cape | 140 | 226 | 122 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Leribe | 85 | 137 | 74 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Mafeteng District | 36 | 58 | 31 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Maseru District | 39 | 63 | 34 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Mokhotlong District | 90 | 145 | 78 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Mpumalanga | 127 | 205 | 110 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Qacha's Nek District | 59 | 95 | 51 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Quthing | 23 | 36 | 20 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Lesotho, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mohale's Hoek's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Angola | 1,436 | 2,311 | 1,247 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Botswana | 549 | 884 | 477 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Comoros | 1,575 | 2,535 | 1,368 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Eswatini | 290 | 467 | 252 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Madagascar | 1,390 | 2,237 | 1,207 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Malawi | 1,195 | 1,923 | 1,038 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mayotte | 1,588 | 2,555 | 1,379 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Mozambique | 884 | 1,423 | 768 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Namibia | 758 | 1,220 | 658 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| South Africa | 323 | 520 | 281 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Mohale's Hoek. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Mohale's Hoek District, Lesotho.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Mohale's Hoek (You) | Mohale's Hoek District | 46,593 | — | — |
| Phamong | Mohale's Hoek District | 8,402 | 33.0 | ESE |
| Quthing | Quthing | 33,910 | 35.0 | SE |
| Ketane | Mohale's Hoek District | 1,908 | 37.7 | ENE |
| Mount Moorosi | Quthing | 6,992 | 40.2 | ESE |
| Zastron | Free State | 18,699 | 41.3 | WSW |
| Mafeteng | Mafeteng District | 45,287 | 43.2 | NNW |
| Makhakhe | Mafeteng District | 2,486 | 44.4 | N |
| Van Stadensrus | Free State | 2,090 | 47.9 | WNW |
| Kolo | Maseru District | 5,233 | 55.3 | NNE |
| Morija | Maseru District | 5,160 | 58.1 | N |
How does Mohale's Hoek rank within Mohale's Hoek District? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Mohale's Hoek appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Mohale's Hoek ⭐ | 46,593 |
| Phamong | 8,402 |
| Ketane | 1,908 |
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Moshoeshoe I International Airport IATA: MSU 78 km (48 mi) from Mohale's Hoek |
Mohale's Hoek sits inside Mohale's Hoek District, Lesotho and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Mohale's Hoek District by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Mohale's Hoek and the countries closest to Mohale's Hoek by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Lesotho. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Mohale's Hoek, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Mohale's Hoek at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Mohale's Hoek District, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Mohale's Hoek — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Mohale's Hoek table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Mohale's Hoek District by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mohale's Hoek and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Mohale's Hoek map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Mohale's Hoek will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Mohale's Hoek to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Mohale's Hoek. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Mohale's Hoek District city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Mohale's Hoek ranks #1 of 3 cities in Mohale's Hoek District by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mohale's Hoek is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), about 78 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.