Antipode of Gaillimh, Ireland
The opposite side of the world to Gaillimh is Papatowai, Otago, New Zealand.
Gaillimh
Ireland
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: 53.272, -9.051
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -53.272, 170.949
Papatowai
New Zealand
Papatowai is the closest city to Gaillimh's antipodal point (754 km).
The antipodal city to Gaillimh is Papatowai. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Gaillimh is Papatowai.
The distance from Gaillimh to Papatowai 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 Gaillimh
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Gaillimh's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Gaillimh.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papatowai, Otago | New Zealand | 754 km | (-46.561, 169.471) |
| Bluff, Southland | New Zealand | 765 km | (-46.600, 168.333) |
| Kaitangata, Otago | New Zealand | 782 km | (-46.275, 169.850) |
| Wyndham, Southland | New Zealand | 786 km | (-46.333, 168.850) |
| Invercargill, Southland | New Zealand | 787 km | (-46.400, 168.350) |
| Balclutha, Otago | New Zealand | 788 km | (-46.234, 169.750) |
| Edendale, Southland | New Zealand | 789 km | (-46.317, 168.783) |
| Wallacetown, Southland | New Zealand | 795 km | (-46.333, 168.283) |
| Riverton, Southland | New Zealand | 798 km | (-46.350, 168.017) |
| Milton, Otago | New Zealand | 799 km | (-46.121, 169.969) |
Gaillimh, Ireland
Local time:
Coordinates: 53.2725° N 9.051° W
Papatowai, New Zealand
Local time:
Coordinates: 46.5607° S 169.4707° 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 Gaillimh
The DMS coordinates are: 53°16'20.8'' N 9°3'3.4'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 53.27245°
LngO = -9.05095°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -53.27245°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -9.05095 + 180° = 170.94905°
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 Gaillimh is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-53.27245, 170.94905)
In DMS format: 53°16'20.8'' N 9°3'3.4'' W.
