Antipode of Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria
The opposite side of the world to Bordj Bou Arreridj is Ruatoria, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algeria
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 36.073, 4.761
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -36.073, -175.239
Ruatoria
New Zealand
Ruatoria is the closest city to Bordj Bou Arreridj's antipodal point (606 km).
The antipodal city to Bordj Bou Arreridj is Ruatoria. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Bordj Bou Arreridj is Ruatoria.
The distance from Bordj Bou Arreridj to Ruatoria is about 19,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 22 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
Cities on the other side of the world of Bordj Bou Arreridj
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Bordj Bou Arreridj's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Bordj Bou Arreridj.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruatoria, Gisborne | New Zealand | 606 km | (-37.883, 178.333) |
| Tolaga Bay, Gisborne | New Zealand | 627 km | (-38.367, 178.300) |
| Gisborne | New Zealand | 663 km | (-38.653, 178.004) |
| Te Karaka, Gisborne | New Zealand | 666 km | (-38.467, 177.867) |
| Manutuke, Gisborne | New Zealand | 672 km | (-38.683, 177.917) |
| Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 699 km | (-38.009, 177.287) |
| Waimana, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 720 km | (-38.150, 177.083) |
| Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 723 km | (-37.959, 176.985) |
| Taneatua, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 723 km | (-38.067, 177.017) |
| Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | New Zealand | 731 km | (-39.033, 177.367) |
Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria
Local time:
Coordinates: 36.0732° N 4.7611° E
Ruatoria, New Zealand
Local time:
Coordinates: 37.8833° S 178.3333° E
How to calculate the antipodal point?
The antipode can be calculated by understanding the geographic coordinates and applying simple formulas. We will use the following variables:
- LatO: Latitude at the origin point.
- LngO: Longitude at the origin point.
- LatA: Latitude at the antipodal point.
- LngA: Longitude at the antipodal point.
Step 1: Obtain the geographic coordinates of Bordj Bou Arreridj
The DMS coordinates are: 36°4'23.6'' N 4°45'39.9'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 36.07321°
LngO = 4.76108°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -36.07321°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 4.76108 - 180° = -175.23892°
Since the longitude is positive, we subtract 180° to ensure the final value lies between (-180, 180). If it were the other way around, we would sum 180° for the same reason.
Result:
The antipode of Bordj Bou Arreridj is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-36.07321, -175.23892)
In DMS format: 36°4'23.6'' N 4°45'39.9'' E .
