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Van Wyksvlei, Northern Cape, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Van Wyksvlei, South Africa

Saturday, 15 August 2026
03:28:32 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 1,721
District: Pixley ka Seme District Municipality

📍 Cities Near To Van Wyksvlei


Find cities, states and countries closest to Van Wyksvlei in Northern Cape, 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 Van Wyksvlei.

📍 Van Wyksvlei 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 Van Wyksvlei from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Cape
DistrictPixley ka Seme District Municipality
Total Population1,721
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-30.351° N
Center Longitude21.825° E
Elevation962 m (3,156 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Northern Cape#37 of 40
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brandvlei Brandvlei80 129 70
West (W)
National Flag Of Carnarvon Carnarvon46 75 40
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Fraserburg Fraserburg110 176 95
South (S)
National Flag Of Gannaput Gannaput110 178 96
North (N)
National Flag Of Groblershoop Groblershoop101 163 88
North (N)
National Flag Of Kakamas Kakamas131 211 114
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kenhardt Kenhardt80 129 70
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Prieska Prieska72 116 63
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Victoria West Victoria West106 170 92
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Wegdraai Wegdraai104 168 91
North (N)
National Flag Of Williston Williston87 140 76
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Van Wyksvlei


States and regions closest to Northern Cape (home state of Van Wyksvlei), 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 Berea Berea357 575 310
East (E)
National Flag Of Eastern Cape Eastern Cape327 526 284
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Free State Free State332 535 288
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gaborone Gaborone440 708 382
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gauteng Gauteng458 738 398
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region479 771 416
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jwaneng Jwaneng409 659 356
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Karas Region Karas Region360 579 312
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kgalagadi Kgalagadi362 583 315
North (N)
National Flag Of Kgatleng Kgatleng478 769 415
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Van Wyksvlei


Countries bordering or closest to South Africa, with aerial distance and compass direction from Van Wyksvlei'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 Angola1,376 2,215 1,195
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana579 932 503
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini588 946 510
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho323 520 281
East (E)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,398 2,250 1,214
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,139 1,833 989
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia592 953 514
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zambia Zambia1,244 2,002 1,080
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe887 1,428 771
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Van Wyksvlei. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Cape, South Africa.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Van Wyksvlei (You)Northern Cape1,721
CarnarvonNorthern Cape5,78574.7SSE
PrieskaNorthern Cape11,236116.5NE
KenhardtNorthern Cape4,842129.0NNW
BrandvleiNorthern Cape2,859129.0W
WillistonNorthern Cape3,368140.2SW
GroblershoopNorthern Cape162.6N
WegdraaiNorthern Cape2,622167.9N
Victoria WestNorthern Cape8,254169.8SE
FraserburgNorthern Cape3,029176.5S
GannaputNorthern Cape1,674177.7N

🏆 Northern Cape City Rankings

How does Van Wyksvlei rank within Northern Cape? 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 Van Wyksvlei appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kimberley142,089
Upington71,373
De Aar32,318
Postmasburg30,089
Pampierstad21,707
Warrenton17,946
Colesberg12,423
Barkly West11,621
Prieska11,236
Springbok10,438

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Upington580.80
Kenhardt159.35
Carnarvon108.75
Fraserburg98.88
Kimberley90.40
De Aar85.50
Hopetown73.86
Springbok37.56
Port Nolloth30.32
Brandvlei29.25

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kimberley1,571.78
De Aar377.99
Springbok277.90
Orania230.84
Upington122.89
Brandvlei97.74
Carnarvon53.20
Fraserburg30.63
Kenhardt30.39
✈️ Nearest Airport
Upington Airport
IATA: UTN
224 km (139 mi) from Van Wyksvlei
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 Northern Cape Cities
Van Wyksvlei ranks #37 of 40 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Van Wyksvlei Sits on the Map

Van Wyksvlei sits inside Northern Cape, South Africa and ranks #37 of 40 cities in Northern Cape 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 Van Wyksvlei 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 Van Wyksvlei 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 Van Wyksvlei and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Van Wyksvlei against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Cape city rankings

🌎 Beyond Van Wyksvlei: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Van Wyksvlei and the countries closest to Van Wyksvlei 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Van Wyksvlei

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Van Wyksvlei

Which cities are closest to Van Wyksvlei?

See the Cities Near To Van Wyksvlei 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 Northern Cape by population and density.

How is the distance from Van Wyksvlei to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Van Wyksvlei. 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 Northern Cape city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Van Wyksvlei compare in size to the cities near it?

Van Wyksvlei ranks #37 of 40 cities in Northern Cape 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 Van Wyksvlei?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Van Wyksvlei is Upington Airport (UTN), about 224 km (139 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.