Day trip from Mthatha to Bhisho
Bhisho lies 188 km (117 mi) south-west of Mthatha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 188 km (117 mi) apart, Bhisho is a realistic day trip from Mthatha: about 3 h 4 min each way by road.
| Mthatha | Bhisho | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 164,848 | 137,287 |
| Elevation | 694 m (2,277 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
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Staying in Bhisho
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Common questions
How far is Bhisho from Mthatha?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mthatha; by road roughly 230 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mthatha to Bhisho by road?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mthatha and Bhisho?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.