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About Welkom

Welkom, in the Free State goldfields, is easy to reach via the R30 from Kroonstad and the N1, or the R64 straight from Bloemfontein, 169 km away. The R70 heads out toward Bethlehem for those continuing into KZN. Locals zip between nearby towns like Odendaalsrus, Virginia and Allanridge, all under 30 km away. Welkom Airport is just 8 km from town, and there's about one fast EV charger in the area. Fun fact: the CBD is laid out in circles, not a grid, so ditch the street names and follow the landmarks.

Where is Welkom on the map?

Welkom is in South Africa, at -27.979, 26.733 - about 26 km north-west of Virginia.

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Pub Crawl Golf: Welkom9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Welkom?

The closest airport to Welkom is Bram Fischer International Airport, 156 km (about 2 h 24 min by car).

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