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Distance Between New Zealand Cities

To calculate the distance between cities in New Zealand, click on a city from the list below. New Zealand (NZ) is located in the continent of Oceania and doesn't share borders with any country. However, the countries closest to New Zealand are New Caledonia, Norfolk Island and Tonga. For distance calculations to cities in these countries, see cities near New Zealand.

Cities in New Zealand

Note: that the cities listed below are deemed major based on population. While there may be more major cities, these are the most populated cities in New Zealand.

City Population
Auckland417,910
Wellington (Country Capital)381,900
Christchurch363,926
Manukau362,000
Waitakere208,100
Hamilton152,641
Dunedin114,347
Tauranga110,338
Lower Hutt101,194
Palmerston North75,996
Rotorua65,901
Hastings61,696
Nelson59,200
Napier56,787
Mangere55,266
Porirua50,914
Whangarei50,900
New Plymouth49,168
Invercargill47,287
Whanganui40,268
Upper Hutt38,400
Gisborne34,274
Ashburton30,100
Papakura28,010
Timaru28,007
Blenheim26,550
Paraparaumu25,263
Taupo22,469
Pukekohe East21,438
Masterton20,698
Levin19,789
Whakatane18,602
Taradale16,599
Cambridge15,192

Cities Near New Zealand

The list below shows the distance between the above cities in New Zealand and populated cities outside of New Zealand which are closest.

  • Mi = Miles
  • Km = Kilometers
  • = Flight distance
  • = Driving distance
  New Zealand to New Caledonia  
Taipa to Vao1489 Km (925.2 Mi)
Whangarei to Vao1595.5 Km (991.4 Mi)
  New Zealand to Tonga  
Whangarei to Ohonua1909.2 Km (1186.3 Mi)
Distance Between New Zealand and Other Countries

The distance between cities in New Zealand and cities in other countries; New Caledonia cities are nearest due to being 1489 kilometers away.

To Country Distance From New Zealand
New Caledonia 1489 Km (925.2 Mi)
Tonga 1909.2 Km (1186.3 Mi)
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