Antipode of Najaf, Iraq
The opposite side of the world to Najaf is Adamstown, Pitcairn.
Najaf
Iraq
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 32.026, 44.346
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -32.026, -135.654
Adamstown
Pitcairn
Adamstown is the closest city to Najaf's antipodal point (943 km).
The antipodal city to Najaf is Adamstown. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Najaf is Adamstown.
The distance from Najaf 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 Najaf
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Najaf's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Najaf.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 943 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 989 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,504 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,667 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,877 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,878 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,083 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,085 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,090 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,090 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
Najaf, Iraq
Local time:
Coordinates: 32.0259° N 44.3463° 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 Najaf
The DMS coordinates are: 32°1'33.4'' N 44°20'46.5'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 32.02594°
LngO = 44.34625°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -32.02594°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 44.34625 - 180° = -135.65375°
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 Najaf is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-32.02594, -135.65375)
In DMS format: 32°1'33.4'' N 44°20'46.5'' E .
