
Find states and regions closest to Harare in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
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 Harare from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Mashonaland East Province | 54 mi | 88 km | 47 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland Central | 73 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland West | 86 mi | 139 km | 75 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Manicaland | 106 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Midlands Province | 127 mi | 205 km | 111 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Manica | 159 mi | 255 km | 138 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Masvingo Province | 194 mi | 312 km | 168 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Tete | 205 mi | 331 km | 178 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Lusaka Province | 208 mi | 335 km | 181 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Bulawayo | 227 mi | 365 km | 197 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Harare by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Harare 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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| Botswana | 369 mi | 593 km | 320 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Zambia | 415 mi | 669 km | 361 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mozambique | 418 mi | 672 km | 363 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Malawi | 524 mi | 844 km | 455 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Eswatini | 539 mi | 868 km | 468 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Harare. 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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| Harare (You) | Zimbabwe | 2,192,000 | 872 | 2,283.33 |
| Mashonaland East Province | Zimbabwe | 1,548,000 | 32,230 | 48.02 |
| Mashonaland Central | Zimbabwe | 1,389,000 | 28,347 | 49.00 |
| Mashonaland West | Zimbabwe | 1,690,000 | 57,441 | 29.42 |
| Manicaland | Zimbabwe | 2,075,000 | 36,459 | 56.91 |
| Midlands Province | Zimbabwe | 1,853,000 | 49,166 | 37.69 |
| Manica | Mozambique | 213,206 | 62,272 | 1.49 |
| Masvingo Province | Zimbabwe | 1,642,000 | 56,566 | 29.03 |
| Tete | Mozambique | 2,648,941 | 98,417 | 11.26 |
| Lusaka Province | Aland Islands | 3,304,000 | 21,896 | 150.91 |
| Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 716,000 | 479 | 1,494.78 |
How does Harare rank within Zimbabwe? 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 Harare appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Harare ⭐ | 2,192,000 |
| Manicaland | 2,075,000 |
| Midlands Province | 1,853,000 |
| Mashonaland West | 1,690,000 |
| Masvingo Province | 1,642,000 |
| Mashonaland East Province | 1,548,000 |
| Mashonaland Central | 1,389,000 |
| Matabeleland North | 867,000 |
| Matabeleland South Province | 748,000 |
| Bulawayo | 716,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Matabeleland North | 75,025 |
| Mashonaland West | 57,441 |
| Masvingo Province | 56,566 |
| Matabeleland South Province | 54,172 |
| Midlands Province | 49,166 |
| Manicaland | 36,459 |
| Mashonaland East Province | 32,230 |
| Mashonaland Central | 28,347 |
| Harare ⭐ | 872 |
| Bulawayo | 479 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Harare ⭐ | 2,283.33 |
| Bulawayo | 1,494.78 |
| Manicaland | 56.91 |
| Mashonaland Central | 49.00 |
| Mashonaland East Province | 48.02 |
| Midlands Province | 37.69 |
| Mashonaland West | 29.42 |
| Masvingo Province | 29.03 |
| Matabeleland South Province | 13.81 |
| Matabeleland North | 11.56 |
Harare is a state or region within Zimbabwe in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Harare 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 Harare by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Zimbabwe 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 Harare 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 Harare.
Knowing the distance from Harare to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Zimbabwe. 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 Harare map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Harare 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 Harare 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 Harare below the states table, or compare all Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.