Geo Countries
Kavango East, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Kavango East, Namibia

Monday, 27 July 2026
14:27:01 CAT
Capital: Rundu
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 218,421
Area: 23,988.00 km²
State Code: KE

States Near To Kavango East


Find states and regions closest to Kavango East in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Namibia and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Namibia

📍 Kavango East 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 Kavango East from our regional database:

Capital CityRundu
Total Population218,421
Land Area23,988 km²
Population Density4.25 / km²
Center Latitude-18.594° N
Center Longitude20.5215° E
Average Elevation1,104 m (3,621 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kavango West Kavango West139 mi224 km121 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of North-West North-West185 mi298 km161 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cuando Cobango Cuando Cobango188 mi303 km163 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi226 mi364 km197 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Otjozondjupa Region Otjozondjupa Region230 mi370 km199 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Zambezi Region Zambezi Region232 mi373 km201 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Oshikoto Region Oshikoto Region237 mi381 km206 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Omaheke Region Omaheke Region241 mi387 km209 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ohangwena Region Ohangwena Region253 mi407 km220 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Western Province Western Province263 mi423 km228 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Kavango East


Explore countries nearest to Kavango East by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kavango East supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

Quick Links: Namibia Info | Countries Near Namibia | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana397 mi639 km345 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa592 mi953 km514 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe740 mi1,190 km642 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho758 mi1,220 km658 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Angola Angola813 mi1,309 km706 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kavango East. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Kavango East (You)Namibia218,42123,9884.25
Kavango WestNamibia123,26624,5913.20
North-WestBotswana81,978129,9300.53
Cuando CobangoAngola130,000383,4250.34
GhanziBotswana36,675117,9100.23
Otjozondjupa RegionNamibia220,811105,1850.91
Zambezi RegionNamibia142,37314,5284.09
Oshikoto RegionNamibia257,30238,6534.80
Omaheke RegionNamibia102,88184,6120.76
Ohangwena RegionNamibia337,72910,70320.59
Western ProvinceZambia1,123,000126,3868.89

🏆 Namibia State Rankings

How does Kavango East rank within Namibia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Kavango East appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Kavango East, Namibia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Kavango East is a state or region within Namibia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kavango East is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Kavango East to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Kavango East to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Namibia — see Namibia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Kavango East

This page also lists countries nearest to Kavango East by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Namibia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kavango East using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Kavango East.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Kavango East to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Namibia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Kavango East MapView the Kavango East satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Kavango EastExplore all cities and towns in Kavango East for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Namibia Country DataGet complete Namibia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Kavango East

How is the distance from Kavango East to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Kavango East map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Kavango East mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Kavango East to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Kavango East in Namibia?

See the States Near To Kavango East table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Kavango East below the states table, or compare all Namibia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Namibia?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Namibia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.