
Find states and regions closest to Chatham Islands in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across New Zealand and Australia And Oceania.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in New Zealand
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 Chatham Islands from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Wellington Region | 459 mi | 738 km | 398 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gisborne | 463 mi | 745 km | 402 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Hawke's Bay Region | 467 mi | 751 km | 405 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Manawatu-Wanganui | 508 mi | 817 km | 441 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Marlborough | 521 mi | 839 km | 453 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Bay of Plenty | 536 mi | 862 km | 465 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Nelson Region | 554 mi | 891 km | 481 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Taranaki Region | 566 mi | 911 km | 491 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tasman District | 570 mi | 917 km | 495 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Canterbury | 616 mi | 992 km | 535 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Chatham Islands by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Chatham Islands supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Norfolk Island | 908 mi | 1,461 km | 788 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tonga | 1,481 mi | 2,384 km | 1,286 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| New Caledonia | 1,485 mi | 2,389 km | 1,289 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Fiji | 1,613 mi | 2,596 km | 1,401 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Niue | 1,758 mi | 2,829 km | 1,526 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Chatham Islands. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Chatham Islands (You) | New Zealand | 750 | 966 | 0.80 |
| Wellington Region | New Zealand | 560,100 | 8,140 | 69.60 |
| Gisborne | New Zealand | 52,200 | 8,385 | 6.30 |
| Hawke's Bay Region | New Zealand | 183,200 | 14,111 | 12.90 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | New Zealand | 261,100 | 22,215 | 4.69 |
| Marlborough | New Zealand | 52,100 | 12,485 | 4.20 |
| Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 348,300 | 12,231 | 28.50 |
| Nelson Region | New Zealand | 56,100 | 422 | 126.10 |
| Taranaki Region | New Zealand | 128,300 | 7,257 | 17.70 |
| Tasman District | New Zealand | 59,800 | 9,771 | 2.14 |
| Canterbury | New Zealand | 694,400 | 44,504 | 15.30 |
How does Chatham Islands rank within New Zealand? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Chatham Islands appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Auckland | 1,842,000 |
| Canterbury | 694,400 |
| Wellington Region | 560,100 |
| Waikato Region | 530,500 |
| Bay of Plenty | 348,300 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 261,100 |
| Otago | 247,200 |
| Northland | 207,100 |
| Hawke's Bay Region | 183,200 |
| Taranaki Region | 128,300 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Canterbury | 44,504 |
| Southland | 34,347 |
| Otago | 31,241 |
| Waikato Region | 25,598 |
| West Coast | 23,276 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 22,215 |
| Hawke's Bay Region | 14,111 |
| Northland | 13,789 |
| Marlborough | 12,485 |
| Bay of Plenty | 12,231 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Auckland | 376.40 |
| Nelson Region | 126.10 |
| Wellington Region | 69.60 |
| Bay of Plenty | 28.50 |
| Waikato Region | 20.70 |
| Taranaki Region | 17.70 |
| Canterbury | 15.30 |
| Northland | 14.90 |
| Hawke's Bay Region | 12.90 |
| Otago | 7.90 |
Chatham Islands is a state or region within New Zealand in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Chatham Islands is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Chatham Islands by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near New Zealand page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Chatham Islands using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Chatham Islands.
Knowing the distance from Chatham Islands to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across New Zealand. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Chatham Islands map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Chatham Islands to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Chatham Islands table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Chatham Islands below the states table, or compare all New Zealand states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and New Zealand state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.