Antipode of M’Sila, Algeria
The opposite side of the world to M’Sila is Ruatoria, Gisborne, New Zealand.
M’Sila
Algeria
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 35.706, 4.542
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -35.706, -175.458
Ruatoria
New Zealand
Ruatoria is the closest city to M’Sila's antipodal point (604 km).
The antipodal city to M’Sila is Ruatoria. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from M’Sila is Ruatoria.
The distance from M’Sila 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 M’Sila
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to M’Sila's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from M’Sila.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruatoria, Gisborne | New Zealand | 604 km | (-37.883, 178.333) |
| Tolaga Bay, Gisborne | New Zealand | 629 km | (-38.367, 178.300) |
| Gisborne | New Zealand | 666 km | (-38.653, 178.004) |
| Te Karaka, Gisborne | New Zealand | 668 km | (-38.467, 177.867) |
| Manutuke, Gisborne | New Zealand | 674 km | (-38.683, 177.917) |
| Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 695 km | (-38.009, 177.287) |
| Waimana, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 717 km | (-38.150, 177.083) |
| Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 719 km | (-37.959, 176.985) |
| Taneatua, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 720 km | (-38.067, 177.017) |
| Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 732 km | (-37.983, 176.833) |
M’Sila, Algeria
Local time:
Coordinates: 35.7058° N 4.5419° 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 M’Sila
The DMS coordinates are: 35°42'21'' N 4°32'31'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 35.70583°
LngO = 4.54194°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -35.70583°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 4.54194 - 180° = -175.45806°
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 M’Sila is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-35.70583, -175.45806)
In DMS format: 35°42'21'' N 4°32'31'' E .
