Antipode of Torteval, Guernsey
The opposite side of the world to Torteval is Portobello, Otago, New Zealand.
Torteval
Guernsey
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: 49.433, -2.650
Antipodal point
Opposite side in the world
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: -49.433, 177.350
Portobello
New Zealand
Portobello is the closest city to Torteval's antipodal point (642 km).
The antipodal city to Torteval is Portobello. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Torteval is Portobello.
The distance from Torteval to Portobello 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 Torteval
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Torteval's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Torteval.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello, Otago | New Zealand | 642 km | (-45.850, 170.650) |
| Dunedin, Otago | New Zealand | 649 km | (-45.874, 170.504) |
| Waitati, Otago | New Zealand | 654 km | (-45.750, 170.567) |
| Kaitangata, Otago | New Zealand | 662 km | (-46.275, 169.850) |
| Milton, Otago | New Zealand | 664 km | (-46.121, 169.969) |
| Outram, Otago | New Zealand | 665 km | (-45.867, 170.233) |
| Papatowai, Otago | New Zealand | 669 km | (-46.561, 169.471) |
| Balclutha, Otago | New Zealand | 671 km | (-46.234, 169.750) |
| Oamaru, Otago | New Zealand | 682 km | (-45.098, 170.971) |
| Akaroa, Canterbury | New Zealand | 710 km | (-43.804, 172.968) |
Torteval, Guernsey
Local time:
Coordinates: 49.4333° N 2.65° W
Portobello, New Zealand
Local time:
Coordinates: 45.85° S 170.65° 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 Torteval
The DMS coordinates are: 49°25'60'' N 2°38'60'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 49.43333°
LngO = -2.65°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -49.43333°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -2.65 + 180° = 177.35°
Since the longitude is negative, we sum 180° to ensure the final value lies between (-180, 180). If it were the other way around, we would subtract 180° for the same reason.
Result:
The antipode of Torteval is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-49.43333, 177.35)
In DMS format: 49°25'60'' N 2°38'60'' W.
