Antipode of Kirkuk, Iraq
The opposite side of the world to Kirkuk is Adamstown, Pitcairn.
Kirkuk
Iraq
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 35.468, 44.392
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -35.468, -135.608
Adamstown
Pitcairn
Adamstown is the closest city to Kirkuk's antipodal point (1,268 km).
The antipodal city to Kirkuk is Adamstown. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Kirkuk is Adamstown.
The distance from Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Kirkuk's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Kirkuk.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,268 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,370 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,886 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,898 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 2,099 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 2,100 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,374 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,377 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,380 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,381 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
Kirkuk, Iraq
Local time:
Coordinates: 35.4681° N 44.3922° 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 Kirkuk
The DMS coordinates are: 35°28'5'' N 44°23'32'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 35.46806°
LngO = 44.39222°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -35.46806°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 44.39222 - 180° = -135.60778°
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 Kirkuk is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-35.46806, -135.60778)
In DMS format: 35°28'5'' N 44°23'32'' E .