Antipode of Baghdad, Iraq
The opposite side of the world to Baghdad is Adamstown, Pitcairn.
Baghdad
Iraq
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 33.341, 44.401
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -33.341, -135.599
Adamstown
Pitcairn
Adamstown is the closest city to Baghdad's antipodal point (1,061 km).
The antipodal city to Baghdad is Adamstown. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Baghdad is Adamstown.
The distance from Baghdad to Adamstown 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 Baghdad
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Baghdad's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Baghdad.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,061 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,134 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,650 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,752 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,959 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,960 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,193 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,196 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,200 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,200 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
Baghdad, Iraq
Local time:
Coordinates: 33.3406° N 44.4009° E
Adamstown, Pitcairn
Local time:
Coordinates: 25.066° S 130.1015° 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 Baghdad
The DMS coordinates are: 33°20'26.1'' N 44°24'3.2'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 33.34058°
LngO = 44.40088°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -33.34058°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 44.40088 - 180° = -135.59912°
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 Baghdad is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-33.34058, -135.59912)
In DMS format: 33°20'26.1'' N 44°24'3.2'' E .
