Current Date And Time In Tugela Ferry, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
22:56:29 SAST
State: KwaZulu-Natal
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
District: uMzinyathi District Municipality
Find cities, states and countries closest to Tugela Ferry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 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 Tugela Ferry.
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 Tugela Ferry from our regional database:
| State / Region | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | uMzinyathi District Municipality |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -28.7465° N |
| Center Longitude | 30.4513° E |
| Elevation | 559 m (1,834 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Albert Falls | 48 | 77 | 42 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ashburton | 64 | 102 | 55 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Babanango | 46 | 74 | 40 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ballitoville | 72 | 115 | 62 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Berea | 83 | 134 | 72 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bergville | 67 | 107 | 58 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Botha’s Hill | 69 | 111 | 60 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bulwer | 84 | 135 | 73 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Camperdown | 68 | 110 | 59 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Cato Ridge | 69 | 110 | 60 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Charlestown | 99 | 159 | 86 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cibelichle | 73 | 118 | 64 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Clydesdale | 112 | 180 | 97 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Colenso | 38 | 61 | 33 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Cool Air | 44 | 71 | 38 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to KwaZulu-Natal (home state of Tugela Ferry), 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 | ||
| Berea | 188 | 303 | 164 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 161 | 259 | 140 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Cape | 334 | 537 | 290 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Free State | 240 | 386 | 208 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Gauteng | 249 | 401 | 217 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Hhohho Region | 168 | 270 | 146 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Leribe | 174 | 281 | 151 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Lubombo Region | 133 | 214 | 115 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mafeteng District | 232 | 374 | 202 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Manzini Region | 133 | 215 | 116 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to South Africa, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tugela Ferry'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 | ||
| Angola | 1,376 | 2,215 | 1,195 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Botswana | 579 | 932 | 503 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Eswatini | 588 | 946 | 510 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Lesotho | 323 | 520 | 281 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Malawi | 1,398 | 2,250 | 1,214 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Mozambique | 1,139 | 1,833 | 989 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Namibia | 592 | 953 | 514 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Zambia | 1,244 | 2,002 | 1,080 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Zimbabwe | 887 | 1,428 | 771 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tugela Ferry. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tugela Ferry (You) | KwaZulu-Natal | — | — | — |
| Solomon Linda | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,942 | 21.5 | N |
| Greytown | KwaZulu-Natal | 23,139 | 37.9 | SSE |
| Weenen | KwaZulu-Natal | 8,183 | 38.2 | WSW |
| Waay Hoek | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,944 | 41.7 | NW |
| Ekuvukeni | KwaZulu-Natal | 14,331 | 42.4 | NW |
| Kranskop | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,813 | 47.3 | ESE |
| Wasbank | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,585 | 58.8 | NW |
| Colenso | KwaZulu-Natal | 7,653 | 61.0 | W |
| Nqutu | KwaZulu-Natal | 6,533 | 63.3 | NNE |
| Nkandla | KwaZulu-Natal | 4,261 | 63.9 | ENE |
How does Tugela Ferry rank within KwaZulu-Natal? 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 Tugela Ferry appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Durban | 3,338,026 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 839,327 |
| Newcastle | 404,838 |
| Richards Bay | 252,968 |
| KwaDukuza | 161,177 |
| Vryheid | 150,012 |
| Pinetown | 144,026 |
| Ladysmith | 143,446 |
| Mpumalanga | 140,121 |
| Ntuzuma | 125,394 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Durban | 225.91 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 126.00 |
| Pinetown | 86.15 |
| Newcastle | 75.79 |
| Kokstad | 51.57 |
| Dundee | 48.60 |
| Margate | 29.21 |
| Port Edward | 24.18 |
| Charlestown | 21.99 |
| Hibberdene | 14.26 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Durban | 14,775.91 |
| eSikhaleni | 8,350.00 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 6,661.33 |
| Newcastle | 5,341.58 |
| Ulundi | 3,095.91 |
| Dundee | 1,736.89 |
| Pinetown | 1,671.81 |
| eManzimtoti | 1,503.05 |
| Kokstad | 1,197.42 |
| Margate | 1,177.92 |
Pietermaritzburg Airport IATA: PZB 100 km (62 mi) from Tugela Ferry |
Tugela Ferry sits inside KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 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 Tugela Ferry and the countries closest to Tugela Ferry by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near South Africa. 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 Tugela Ferry, 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 Tugela Ferry at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in KwaZulu-Natal, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tugela Ferry — 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 Tugela Ferry 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 KwaZulu-Natal by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tugela Ferry 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 Tugela Ferry 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 Tugela Ferry 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 Tugela Ferry 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 Tugela Ferry. 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 KwaZulu-Natal city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tugela Ferry is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), about 100 km (62 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.