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Witvlei, Omaheke Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Witvlei, Namibia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:23:13 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,095

📍 Cities Near To Witvlei


Find cities, states and countries closest to Witvlei in Omaheke Region, 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 Witvlei.

📍 Witvlei 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 Witvlei from our regional database:

State / RegionOmaheke Region
Total Population2,095
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-22.4104° N
Center Longitude18.4936° E
Elevation1,444 m (4,738 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Omaheke Region#3 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Charles Hill Charles Hill103 165 89
East (E)
National Flag Of Gobabis Gobabis31 49 27
East (E)
National Flag Of Groot Aub Groot Aub90 146 79
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hoachanas Hoachanas108 174 94
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Katutura Katutura92 148 80
West (W)
National Flag Of Kuli Kuli110 176 95
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Leonardville Leonardville78 125 68
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Okahandja Okahandja106 171 92
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Okondjatu Okondjatu100 161 87
North (N)
National Flag Of Omawewozonyanda Omawewozonyanda81 131 71
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Omitara Omitara32 52 28
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Osire Osire117 189 102
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Otjinene Otjinene90 145 78
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Rehoboth Rehoboth109 176 95
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Windhoek Windhoek91 146 79
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Witvlei


States and regions closest to Omaheke Region (home state of Witvlei), 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 Erongo Region Erongo Region244 392 212
West (W)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi158 255 137
East (E)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region191 307 166
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kavango East Kavango East241 387 209
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kavango West Kavango West252 405 219
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kgalagadi Kgalagadi263 423 228
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Khomas Region Khomas Region144 232 125
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of North-West North-West280 451 243
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Oshana Region Oshana Region327 527 284
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Oshikoto Region Oshikoto Region279 449 243
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Witvlei


Countries bordering or closest to Namibia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Witvlei'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 Witvlei. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Omaheke Region, Namibia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Witvlei (You)Omaheke Region2,095
GobabisOmaheke Region22,63949.4E
OmitaraOmaheke Region83351.7WNW
LeonardvilleOmaheke Region1,411125.4SSE
OmawewozonyandaOmaheke Region690131.1NE
OtjineneOmaheke Region2,491144.5NNE
Groot AubKhomas Region3,452145.6WSW
WindhoekKhomas Region386,219145.8W
KatuturaKhomas Region21,243147.8W
OkondjatuOtjozondjupa Region1,386161.3N
Charles HillGhanzi5,164165.1E

🏆 Omaheke Region City Rankings

How does Witvlei rank within Omaheke Region? 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 Witvlei appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Gobabis22,639
Otjinene2,491
Witvlei ⭐2,095
Leonardville1,411
Omitara833
Omawewozonyanda690

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Gobabis345.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Gobabis65.62
✈️ Nearest Airport
Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA: WDH
105 km (65 mi) from Witvlei
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 Omaheke Region Cities
Witvlei ranks #3 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Witvlei Sits on the Map

Witvlei sits inside Omaheke Region, Namibia and ranks #3 of 6 cities in Omaheke Region 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 Witvlei 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 Witvlei 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 Witvlei and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Witvlei against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Omaheke Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Witvlei: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Witvlei and the countries closest to Witvlei 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 Witvlei, 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 Witvlei at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Witvlei

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Witvlei MapView the Witvlei map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Witvlei Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Omaheke Region OverviewExplore the Omaheke Region 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 Witvlei

Which cities are closest to Witvlei?

See the Cities Near To Witvlei 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 Omaheke Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Witvlei to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Witvlei 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 Witvlei 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 Witvlei 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 Witvlei 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 Witvlei?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Witvlei. 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 Omaheke Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Witvlei ranks #3 of 6 cities in Omaheke Region 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 Witvlei?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Witvlei is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), about 105 km (65 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.