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Rundu, Kavango East, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Rundu, Namibia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:55:20 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 75,180

📍 Cities Near To Rundu


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rundu in Kavango East, Namibia 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 Rundu.

📍 Rundu Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Rundu from our regional database:

State / RegionKavango East
Total Population75,180
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-17.918° N
Center Longitude19.7731° E
Elevation1,114 m (3,655 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Kavango East#1 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alto Cuito Alto Cuito316 508 274
North (N)
National Flag Of Alto Hama Alto Hama483 778 420
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Amboíva Amboíva555 893 482
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis440 708 382
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis440 708 382
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aranos Aranos432 695 375
South (S)
National Flag Of Atóme Atóme553 890 480
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Babaera Babaera479 771 416
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bagani Bagani122 196 106
East (E)
National Flag Of Bailundo Bailundo473 762 411
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Balombo Balombo509 819 442
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bambi Bambi386 622 335
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Belo Horizonte Belo Horizonte457 735 397
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Benguela Benguela562 905 488
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bimbe Bimbe497 800 431
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Rundu


States and regions closest to Kavango East (home state of Rundu), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Central Central413 665 359
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chobe Chobe275 442 239
East (E)
National Flag Of Cuando Cobango Cuando Cobango188 303 163
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cunene Cunene329 530 286
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Erongo Region Erongo Region417 671 362
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi226 364 197
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region430 693 374
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Huambo Huambo512 824 445
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Huíla Huíla463 745 402
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Jwaneng Jwaneng495 796 430
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Rundu


Countries bordering or closest to Namibia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rundu's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola813 1,309 706
North (N)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana397 639 345
East (E)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi1,554 2,501 1,350
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,325 2,133 1,151
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini850 1,368 738
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho758 1,220 658
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,234 1,986 1,072
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,139 1,833 989
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa592 953 514
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania1,582 2,547 1,374
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rundu. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kavango East, Namibia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rundu (You)Kavango East75,180
NdiyonaKavango East20,63399.0E
NkurenkuruKavango West732125.9WNW
DivunduKavango East884188.7E
BaganiZambezi Region2,000196.1E
TsumkweOtjozondjupa Region1,664201.5SSE
TsintsabisOshikoto Region4,000213.2WSW
ShakaweNorth-West10,589224.2ESE
OtjituuoOtjozondjupa Region624228.2SSW
GrootfonteinOtjozondjupa Region24,099254.7SW
TsumebOshikoto Region22,845262.7SW

🏆 Kavango East City Rankings

How does Rundu rank within Kavango East? 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 Rundu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Rundu ⭐75,180
Ndiyona20,633
Divundu884

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Divundu3.09

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Divundu286.08
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rundu Airport
IATA: NDU
7 km (4 mi) from Rundu
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Kavango East Cities
Rundu ranks #1 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Rundu? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Rundu Sits on the Map

Rundu sits inside Kavango East, Namibia and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Kavango East 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Rundu to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Rundu outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Rundu and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rundu against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kavango East city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rundu: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Rundu and the countries closest to Rundu by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Namibia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rundu, 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 Rundu at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rundu

If you're stringing together stops in Kavango East, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Rundu — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Rundu MapView the Rundu map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Rundu Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kavango East OverviewExplore the Kavango East state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Namibia Country DataGet complete Namibia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Rundu

Which cities are closest to Rundu?

See the Cities Near To Rundu 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 Kavango East by population and density.

How is the distance from Rundu to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Rundu 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 Rundu map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Rundu 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Rundu 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Rundu?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rundu. 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 Kavango East city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Rundu compare in size to the cities near it?

Rundu ranks #1 of 3 cities in Kavango East by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Rundu?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rundu is Rundu Airport (NDU), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.