Current Date And Time In Southland, New Zealand
Sunday, 21 June 2026
11:03:15 NZST
Capital: Invercargill
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 103,200
Area: 34,347.00 km²
State Code: F8
Find states and regions closest to Southland 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 Southland from our regional database:
| Capital City | Invercargill |
| Total Population | 103,200 |
| Land Area | 34,347 km² |
| Population Density | 3.00 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -45.8489° N |
| Center Longitude | 167.6755° E |
| Average Elevation | 216 m (708 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Otago | 122 mi | 197 km | 106 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Canterbury | 224 mi | 360 km | 195 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| West Coast | 284 mi | 456 km | 246 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Tasman District | 398 mi | 640 km | 345 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Nelson Region | 420 mi | 676 km | 365 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Marlborough | 423 mi | 680 km | 367 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Wellington Region | 512 mi | 824 km | 445 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Taranaki Region | 565 mi | 909 km | 491 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Manawatu-Wanganui | 577 mi | 929 km | 501 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Hawke's Bay Region | 624 mi | 1,005 km | 542 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Southland by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Southland 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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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Norfolk Island | 908 mi | 1,461 km | 788 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Tonga | 1,481 mi | 2,384 km | 1,286 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| New Caledonia | 1,485 mi | 2,389 km | 1,289 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Fiji | 1,613 mi | 2,596 km | 1,401 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Niue | 1,758 mi | 2,829 km | 1,526 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Southland. 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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| Southland (You) | New Zealand | 103,200 | 34,347 | 3.00 |
| Otago | New Zealand | 247,200 | 31,241 | 7.90 |
| Canterbury | New Zealand | 694,400 | 44,504 | 15.30 |
| West Coast | New Zealand | 34,800 | 23,276 | 0.16 |
| Tasman District | New Zealand | 59,800 | 9,771 | 2.14 |
| Nelson Region | New Zealand | 56,100 | 422 | 126.10 |
| Marlborough | New Zealand | 52,100 | 12,485 | 4.20 |
| Wellington Region | New Zealand | 560,100 | 8,140 | 69.60 |
| Taranaki Region | New Zealand | 128,300 | 7,257 | 17.70 |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | New Zealand | 261,100 | 22,215 | 4.69 |
| Hawke's Bay Region | New Zealand | 183,200 | 14,111 | 12.90 |
How does Southland 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 Southland appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Southland is a state or region within New Zealand in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Southland 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 Southland 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 Southland 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 Southland.
Knowing the distance from Southland 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 Southland map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Southland 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 Southland 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 Southland 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.
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