Antipode of Akanda, Gabon
The opposite side of the world to Akanda is Atafu Village, Atafu, Tokelau.
Akanda
Gabon
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 0.607, 9.329
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -0.607, -170.671
Atafu Village
Tokelau
Atafu Village is the closest city to Akanda's antipodal point (901 km).
The antipodal city to Akanda is Atafu Village. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Akanda is Atafu Village.
The distance from Akanda to Atafu Village 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 Akanda
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Akanda's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Akanda.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu Village, Atafu | Tokelau | 901 km | (-8.542, -172.516) |
| Nukunonu | Tokelau | 959 km | (-9.200, -171.848) |
| Fale old settlement, Fakaofo | Tokelau | 973 km | (-9.385, -171.247) |
| Taulaga, Swains Island | American Samoa | 1,156 km | (-11.055, -171.088) |
| Napari Village, Line Islands | Kiribati | 1,351 km | (3.908, -159.388) |
| Motufoua School, Vaitupu | Tuvalu | 1,405 km | (-7.490, 178.693) |
| Asau Village, Vaitupu | Tuvalu | 1,406 km | (-7.490, 178.680) |
| Roreti Village, Gilbert Islands | Kiribati | 1,409 km | (-2.655, 176.833) |
| Teone Village, Funafuti | Tuvalu | 1,423 km | (-8.499, 179.195) |
| Fakaifou Village, Funafuti | Tuvalu | 1,424 km | (-8.518, 179.201) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Africa/Libreville
Coordinates: 0.6073° N 9.3293° E
Elevation: 291 m (955 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Pacific/Fakaofo
Coordinates: 8.5421° S 172.5159° W
Elevation: 10 m (33 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 Akanda
The DMS coordinates are: 0°36'26.4'' N 9°19'45.6'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 0.60732°
LngO = 9.32933°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -0.60732°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 9.32933 - 180° = -170.67067°
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 Akanda is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-0.60732, -170.67067)
In DMS format: 0°36'26.4'' N 9°19'45.6'' E .