Current Date And Time In Free State, South Africa
Sunday, 28 June 2026
11:00:05 SAST
Capital: Bloemfontein
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Area: 129,825.00 km²
State Code: FS
Find states and regions closest to Free State in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across South Africa 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 South Africa
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 Free State from our regional database:
| Capital City | Bloemfontein |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 129,825 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -28° N |
| Center Longitude | 27° E |
| Average Elevation | — |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mpumalanga | 34 mi | 54 km | 29 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Leribe | 87 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| North West | 92 mi | 149 km | 80 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 93 mi | 149 km | 80 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Berea | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Maseru District | 116 mi | 187 km | 101 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Mafeteng District | 123 mi | 198 km | 107 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Mpumalanga | 138 mi | 222 km | 120 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Mpumalanga | 140 mi | 225 km | 122 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Thaba-Tseka | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Free State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Free State supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Lesotho | 323 mi | 520 km | 281 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Botswana | 579 mi | 932 km | 503 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Eswatini | 588 mi | 946 km | 510 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Namibia | 592 mi | 953 km | 514 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Zimbabwe | 887 mi | 1,428 km | 771 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Free State. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free State (You) | South Africa | — | 129,825 | — |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 2,932,000 | 76,495 | 22.58 |
| Leribe | Lesotho | 337,521 | 2,828 | 36.22 |
| North West | South Africa | — | 104,882 | — |
| Butha-Buthe | Lesotho | 188,480 | 1,767 | 50.49 |
| Berea | Lesotho | 66,863 | 2,222 | 19.70 |
| Maseru District | Lesotho | 519,186 | 4,279 | — |
| Mafeteng District | Lesotho | 178,222 | 2,119 | 38.27 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 16,195,000 | 76,495 | 890.78 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 4,221,000 | 76,495 | 40.25 |
| Thaba-Tseka | Lesotho | — | 4,270 | — |
How does Free State rank within South Africa? 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 Free State appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Mpumalanga | 16,195,000 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 11,899,000 |
| Mpumalanga | 7,272,000 |
| Mpumalanga | 6,958,000 |
| Mpumalanga | 6,180,000 |
| Mpumalanga | 4,797,000 |
| Mpumalanga | 4,221,000 |
| Mpumalanga | 2,932,000 |
| Mpumalanga | 1,317,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Northern Cape | 372,889 |
| Eastern Cape | 168,966 |
| Free State ⭐ | 129,825 |
| Western Cape | 129,462 |
| Limpopo | 125,754 |
| North West | 104,882 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 94,361 |
| Mpumalanga | 76,495 |
| Mpumalanga | 76,495 |
| Mpumalanga | 76,495 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Mpumalanga | 890.78 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 126.11 |
| Mpumalanga | 62.71 |
| Mpumalanga | 56.17 |
| Mpumalanga | 49.14 |
| Mpumalanga | 41.18 |
| Mpumalanga | 40.25 |
| Mpumalanga | 22.58 |
| Mpumalanga | 3.53 |
Free State is a state or region within South Africa in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Free State 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Free State by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Africa page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Free State 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 Free State.
Knowing the distance from Free State to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across South Africa. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
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 Free State map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Free State 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.
See the States Near To Free State 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 Free State below the states table, or compare all South Africa states by area, population and density.
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 South Africa state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.