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Otago, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Otago, New Zealand

Saturday, 01 August 2026
06:19:12 NZST
Capital: Dunedin
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 247,200
Area: 31,241.00 km²
State Code: F7

States Near To Otago


Find states and regions closest to Otago 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

📍 Otago 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 Otago from our regional database:

Capital CityDunedin
Total Population247,200
Land Area31,241 km²
Population Density7.90 / km²
Center Latitude-45.4791° N
Center Longitude170.1548° E
Average Elevation207 m (679 ft)
UTC Time Zone+12:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Southland Southland122 mi197 km106 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Canterbury Canterbury129 mi208 km112 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of West Coast West Coast201 mi324 km175 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tasman District Tasman District308 mi496 km268 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Marlborough Marlborough324 mi521 km281 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Nelson Region Nelson Region328 mi528 km285 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Wellington Region Wellington Region406 mi654 km353 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Taranaki Region Taranaki Region476 mi766 km413 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Manawatu-Wanganui Manawatu-Wanganui479 mi772 km416 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hawke's Bay Region Hawke's Bay Region521 mi839 km452 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Otago


Explore countries nearest to Otago by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Otago supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Norfolk Island Norfolk Island908 mi1,461 km788 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tonga Tonga1,481 mi2,384 km1,286 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of New Caledonia New Caledonia1,485 mi2,389 km1,289 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Fiji Fiji1,613 mi2,596 km1,401 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Niue Niue1,758 mi2,829 km1,526 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Otago. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Otago (You)New Zealand247,20031,2417.90
SouthlandNew Zealand103,20034,3473.00
CanterburyNew Zealand694,40044,50415.30
West CoastNew Zealand34,80023,2760.16
Tasman DistrictNew Zealand59,8009,7712.14
MarlboroughNew Zealand52,10012,4854.20
Nelson RegionNew Zealand56,100422126.10
Wellington RegionNew Zealand560,1008,14069.60
Taranaki RegionNew Zealand128,3007,25717.70
Manawatu-WanganuiNew Zealand261,10022,2154.69
Hawke's Bay RegionNew Zealand183,20014,11112.90

🏆 New Zealand State Rankings

How does Otago 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 Otago appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Auckland1,842,000
Canterbury694,400
Wellington Region560,100
Waikato Region530,500
Bay of Plenty348,300
Manawatu-Wanganui261,100
Otago ⭐247,200
Northland207,100
Hawke's Bay Region183,200
Taranaki Region128,300

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Otago, New Zealand

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Otago is a state or region within New Zealand in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Otago 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Otago to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Otago to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of New Zealand — see New Zealand state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Otago

This page also lists countries nearest to Otago 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Otago 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 Otago.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Otago 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Otago MapView the Otago satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in OtagoExplore all cities and towns in Otago for urban market analysis.
🏳️ New Zealand Country DataGet complete New Zealand data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Otago

How is the distance from Otago to nearby states calculated?

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 Otago map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Otago mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Otago 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.

Which states are closest to Otago in New Zealand?

See the States Near To Otago 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 Otago below the states table, or compare all New Zealand states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in New Zealand?

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.