Antipode of Asmara, Eritrea
The opposite side of the world to Asmara is Otepa, Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
Asmara
Eritrea
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 15.338, 38.932
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -15.338, -141.068
Otepa
French Polynesia
Otepa is the closest city to Asmara's antipodal point (307 km).
The antipodal city to Asmara is Otepa. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Asmara is Otepa.
The distance from Asmara to Otepa is about 20,000 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 Asmara
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Asmara's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Asmara.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otepa, Tuamotu-Gambier Islands | French Polynesia | 307 km | (-18.106, -140.906) |
| Tukuhora, Tuamotu-Gambier Islands | French Polynesia | 525 km | (-17.346, -145.517) |
| Tapuarava, Tuamotu-Gambier Islands | French Polynesia | 600 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Atuona, Marquesas Islands | French Polynesia | 651 km | (-9.803, -139.042) |
| Avatoru, Tuamotu-Gambier Islands | French Polynesia | 714 km | (-14.942, -147.702) |
| Taiohae, Marquesas Islands | French Polynesia | 719 km | (-8.911, -140.100) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 904 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 910 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
| Hitiaa | French Polynesia | 914 km | (-17.600, -149.300) |
| Mahaena | French Polynesia | 915 km | (-17.567, -149.317) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Africa/Asmara
Coordinates: 15.3381° N 38.9318° E
Elevation: 2,334 m (7,657 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Pacific/Tahiti
Coordinates: 18.1062° S 140.9059° W
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
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 Asmara
The DMS coordinates are: 15°20'17'' N 38°55'54.6'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 15.33805°
LngO = 38.93184°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -15.33805°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 38.93184 - 180° = -141.06816°
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 Asmara is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-15.33805, -141.06816)
In DMS format: 15°20'17'' N 38°55'54.6'' E .