Antipode of Aqaba, Jordan
The opposite side of the world to Aqaba is Mataura, French Polynesia.
Aqaba
Jordan
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 29.527, 35.008
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -29.527, -144.992
Mataura
French Polynesia
Mataura is the closest city to Aqaba's antipodal point (818 km).
The antipodal city to Aqaba is Mataura. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Aqaba is Mataura.
The distance from Aqaba to Mataura 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 Aqaba
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Aqaba's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Aqaba.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 818 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,007 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,009 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,226 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,365 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,372 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,372 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,375 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
| Tohautu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,375 km | (-17.761, -149.317) |
| Otutara, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,377 km | (-17.772, -149.413) |
Aqaba, Jordan
Local time:
Coordinates: 29.5267° N 35.0078° E
Mataura, French Polynesia
Local time:
Coordinates: 23.3472° S 149.4849° 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 Aqaba
The DMS coordinates are: 29°31'36'' N 35°0'28'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 29.52667°
LngO = 35.00778°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -29.52667°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 35.00778 - 180° = -144.99222°
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 Aqaba is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-29.52667, -144.99222)
In DMS format: 29°31'36'' N 35°0'28'' E .