Current Date And Time In Hoon Hay, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
12:56:40 NZST
State: Canterbury
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 9,510
District: Christchurch City
Find cities, states and countries closest to Hoon Hay in Canterbury, New Zealand 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Hoon Hay.
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 Hoon Hay from our regional database:
| State / Region | Canterbury |
| District | Christchurch City |
| Total Population | 9,510 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -43.5644° N |
| Center Longitude | 172.6077° E |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population Rank in Canterbury | #17 of 123 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Addington | 1 | 2 | 1 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Aidanfield | 2 | 3 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Aranui | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Avondale | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Avonhead | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Avonside | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Beckenham | 2 | 3 | 1 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bishopdale | 6 | 10 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bryndwr | 5 | 7 | 4 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Burnside | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Burwood | 6 | 10 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Casebrook | 6 | 10 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cashmere | 1 | 2 | 1 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Christchurch | 3 | 4 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Dallington | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Canterbury (home state of Hoon Hay), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bay of Plenty | 487 | 783 | 423 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Hawke's Bay Region | 400 | 644 | 348 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Manawatu-Wanganui | 355 | 571 | 308 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Marlborough | 199 | 321 | 173 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Nelson Region | 200 | 322 | 174 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Otago | 129 | 208 | 112 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Southland | 224 | 360 | 195 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Taranaki Region | 348 | 560 | 302 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Tasman District | 180 | 289 | 156 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Wellington Region | 288 | 463 | 250 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to New Zealand, with aerial distance and compass direction from Hoon Hay's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| New Caledonia | 1,485 | 2,389 | 1,289 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Norfolk Island | 908 | 1,461 | 788 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Hoon Hay. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Canterbury, New Zealand.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Hoon Hay (You) | Canterbury | 9,510 | — | — |
| Spreydon | Canterbury | 9,970 | 1.1 | NE |
| Westmorland | Canterbury | 2,196 | 1.7 | SSW |
| Cashmere | Canterbury | 6,940 | 1.7 | ESE |
| Addington | Canterbury | 5,346 | 1.8 | NNE |
| Somerfield | Canterbury | 7,070 | 2.0 | ENE |
| Beckenham | Canterbury | 2,500 | 2.7 | E |
| Sydenham | Canterbury | 6,243 | 3.0 | NE |
| Aidanfield | Canterbury | 4,170 | 3.2 | W |
| Saint Martins | Canterbury | 2,850 | 3.5 | ENE |
| Huntsbury | Canterbury | 2,530 | 3.6 | E |
How does Hoon Hay rank within Canterbury? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Hoon Hay appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Leithfield | 456.67 |
| Christchurch | 295.15 |
| West Melton | 261.00 |
| Hillsborough | 164.00 |
| Ashburton | 37.93 |
| Timaru | 33.98 |
| Templeton | 24.20 |
| Rolleston | 22.07 |
| Rangiora | 16.83 |
| Cashmere | 15.30 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Bishopdale | 10,368.42 |
| Burnside | 8,681.42 |
| Bryndwr | 8,066.12 |
| Mairehau | 7,494.74 |
| Ilam | 6,917.81 |
| Somerfield | 5,747.97 |
| Merivale | 5,469.39 |
| Addington | 5,043.40 |
| Waltham | 5,034.88 |
| Burwood | 3,560.38 |
Christchurch International Airport IATA: CHC 10 km (6 mi) from Hoon Hay |
Hoon Hay sits inside Canterbury, New Zealand and ranks #17 of 123 cities in Canterbury by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Hoon Hay and the countries closest to Hoon Hay by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near New Zealand. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Hoon Hay, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Hoon Hay at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Canterbury, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Hoon Hay — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Hoon Hay table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Canterbury by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Hoon Hay and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Hoon Hay map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Hoon Hay will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Hoon Hay. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Canterbury city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Hoon Hay ranks #17 of 123 cities in Canterbury by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Hoon Hay is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 10 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.