Antipode of Giza, Egypt
The opposite side of the world to Giza is Mataura, French Polynesia.
Giza
Egypt
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 30.009, 31.209
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -30.009, -148.791
Mataura
French Polynesia
Mataura is the closest city to Giza's antipodal point (741 km).
The antipodal city to Giza is Mataura. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Giza is Mataura.
The distance from Giza to Mataura is about 19,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 21 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
Cities on the other side of the world of Giza
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Giza's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Giza.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 741 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 873 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 875 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,348 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,355 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Otutara, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,357 km | (-17.772, -149.413) |
| Tohautu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,358 km | (-17.761, -149.317) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,359 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Taunoa, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,359 km | (-17.751, -149.356) |
| Afaahiti | French Polynesia | 1,360 km | (-17.744, -149.324) |
Giza, Egypt
Local time:
Coordinates: 30.0094° N 31.2086° E
Mataura, French Polynesia
Local time:
Coordinates: 23.3472° S 149.4849° W
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 Giza
The DMS coordinates are: 30°0'34'' N 31°12'31'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 30.00944°
LngO = 31.20861°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -30.00944°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 31.20861 - 180° = -148.79139°
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 Giza is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-30.00944, -148.79139)
In DMS format: 30°0'34'' N 31°12'31'' E .
