
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.
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 / Region | Chatham Islands |
| Total Population | 140 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -43.9535° N |
| Center Longitude | -176.5597° E |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population Rank in Chatham Islands | #1 of 1 |
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.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Atiu | 1,962 | 3,158 | 1,704 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| ʻEua | 1,560 | 2,510 | 1,354 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ma'uke | 1,977 | 3,181 | 1,717 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Mangaia | 1,852 | 2,980 | 1,608 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Rarotonga | 1,837 | 2,956 | 1,595 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Tongatapu | 1,575 | 2,535 | 1,368 | North (N) | ↑ |
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.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| New Caledonia | 1,485 | 2,389 | 1,289 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Norfolk Island | 908 | 1,461 | 788 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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 ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Waitangi ⭐ | 140 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| City | Density/km² |
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Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport IATA: CHT 17 km (11 mi) from Waitangi |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.