Record SL-701246 · Wikidata Q31669317
Magellan
No list classifications
Elevation
3,049
m
10,003 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
43.5709° S,
170.1422° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Magellan, also known simply as Magellan, is a mountain in the Southern Alps in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. The mountain is 3,049 metres (10,003 ft) tall, and is less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) northwest of its closest neighbouring peak, the 3,144 metres (10,315 ft) Mount Teichelmann. Its coordinates are 43° 34′ 16″ S , 170° 8′ 31″ E (-43.571, 170.142). Magellan is named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 2,960 m | NW 297° | 0.3 km |
| Mount Teichelmann | 3,144 m | SE 129° | 0.5 km |
| Mount Graham | 3,184 m | E 112° | 0.7 km |
| Malaspina | 3,042 m | S 163° | 0.9 km |
| Silberhorn | 3,300 m | E 94° | 1.3 km |
| Torres Peak | 3,160 m | N 15° | 1.3 km |