Antipode of Baiji, Iraq
The opposite side of the world to Baiji is Adamstown, Pitcairn.
Baiji
Iraq
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 34.929, 43.489
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -34.929, -136.511
Adamstown
Pitcairn
Adamstown is the closest city to Baiji's antipodal point (1,255 km).
The antipodal city to Baiji is Adamstown. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Baiji is Adamstown.
The distance from Baiji 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 Baiji
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Baiji's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Baiji.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,255 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,317 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,797 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,824 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,997 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,999 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,276 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,280 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,283 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,284 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
Baiji, Iraq
Local time:
Coordinates: 34.9292° N 43.4888° 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 Baiji
The DMS coordinates are: 34°55'44.9'' N 43°29'19.6'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 34.92915°
LngO = 43.48878°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -34.92915°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 43.48878 - 180° = -136.51122°
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 Baiji is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-34.92915, -136.51122)
In DMS format: 34°55'44.9'' N 43°29'19.6'' E .
