Current Date And Time In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sunday, 28 June 2026
13:56:33 SAST
Capital: Pietermaritzburg
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 11,899,000
Area: 94,361.00 km²
State Code: KZN
Find states and regions closest to KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal from our regional database:
| Capital City | Pietermaritzburg |
| Total Population | 11,899,000 |
| Land Area | 94,361 km² |
| Population Density | 126.11 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -28.5306° N |
| Center Longitude | 30.8958° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,024 m (3,360 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Shiselweni | 111 mi | 178 km | 96 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Mokhotlong District | 128 mi | 206 km | 111 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Lubombo Region | 133 mi | 214 km | 115 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Manzini Region | 133 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Thaba-Tseka | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Qacha's Nek District | 163 mi | 262 km | 141 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Hhohho Region | 168 mi | 270 km | 146 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Leribe | 174 mi | 281 km | 151 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Berea | 188 mi | 303 km | 164 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to KwaZulu-Natal by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from KwaZulu-Natal 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 KwaZulu-Natal. 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) |
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| KwaZulu-Natal (You) | South Africa | 11,899,000 | 94,361 | 126.11 |
| Shiselweni | Eswatini | 217,242 | 3,786 | 57.39 |
| Mokhotlong District | Lesotho | — | 4,075 | — |
| Lubombo Region | Eswatini | 212,531 | 5,945 | 35.73 |
| Manzini Region | Eswatini | 384,602 | 4,070 | 93.99 |
| Thaba-Tseka | Lesotho | — | 4,270 | — |
| Butha-Buthe | Lesotho | 188,480 | 1,767 | 50.49 |
| Qacha's Nek District | Lesotho | — | 2,349 | — |
| Hhohho Region | Eswatini | 320,651 | 3,569 | 88.46 |
| Leribe | Lesotho | 337,521 | 2,828 | 36.22 |
| Berea | Lesotho | 66,863 | 2,222 | 19.70 |
How does KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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 |
KwaZulu-Natal is a state or region within South Africa in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Knowing the distance from KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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.