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Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Waitangi, New Zealand

Friday, 24 July 2026
20:01:11 NZST
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 140

📍 Cities Near To Waitangi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Waitangi in Chatham Islands, 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 Waitangi.

📍 Waitangi Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Waitangi from our regional database:

State / RegionChatham Islands
Total Population140
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-43.9535° N
Center Longitude-176.5597° E
Elevation18 m (59 ft)
UTC Time Zone+12:00
Population Rank in Chatham Islands#1 of 1

🏳️ States Near To Waitangi


States and regions closest to Chatham Islands (home state of Waitangi), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Atiu Atiu1,962 3,158 1,704
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of ʻEua ʻEua1,560 2,510 1,354
North (N)
National Flag Of Ma'uke Ma'uke1,977 3,181 1,717
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mangaia Mangaia1,852 2,980 1,608
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Rarotonga Rarotonga1,837 2,956 1,595
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tongatapu Tongatapu1,575 2,535 1,368
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Waitangi


Countries bordering or closest to New Zealand, with aerial distance and compass direction from Waitangi's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of New Caledonia New Caledonia1,485 2,389 1,289
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Norfolk Island Norfolk Island908 1,461 788
North-northwest (NNW)

🏆 Chatham Islands City Rankings

How does Waitangi rank within Chatham Islands? 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 Waitangi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Waitangi ⭐140

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport
IATA: CHT
17 km (11 mi) from Waitangi
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Chatham Islands Cities
Waitangi ranks #1 of 1 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Waitangi? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Waitangi Sits on the Map

Waitangi sits inside Chatham Islands, New Zealand and ranks #1 of 1 cities in Chatham Islands 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Waitangi to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Waitangi outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Waitangi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Waitangi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Chatham Islands city rankings

🌎 Beyond Waitangi: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Waitangi and the countries closest to Waitangi 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Waitangi, 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 Waitangi at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Waitangi

If you're stringing together stops in Chatham Islands, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Waitangi — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Waitangi MapView the Waitangi map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Waitangi Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Chatham Islands OverviewExplore the Chatham Islands state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ New Zealand Country DataGet complete New Zealand data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Waitangi

Which cities are closest to Waitangi?

See the Cities Near To Waitangi 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 Chatham Islands by population and density.

How is the distance from Waitangi to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Waitangi 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 Waitangi map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Waitangi 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Waitangi to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Waitangi?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Waitangi. 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 Chatham Islands city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Waitangi compare in size to the cities near it?

Waitangi ranks #1 of 1 cities in Chatham Islands by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Waitangi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Waitangi is Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport (CHT), about 17 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.