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Cities Near Orkney

Cities near Orkney, South Africa: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Klerksdorp, Viljoenskroon, Bothaville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Orkney, South Africa is Klerksdorp, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Klerksdorp9 mi / 14 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Viljoenskroon23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Bothaville28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Potchefstroom32 mi / 52 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Parys49 mi / 78 km1 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip
Kroonstad58 mi / 93 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip
Kutloanong59 mi / 95 km1 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip
Fochville61 mi / 98 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Carletonville62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Lichtenburg65 mi / 105 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Orkney

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Klerksdorp, Viljoenskroon, Bothaville, Potchefstroom, Parys. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Orkney include Klerksdorp, Viljoenskroon, Bothaville, Potchefstroom, Parys. The closest is Klerksdorp, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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