Antipode of Mafraq, Jordan
The opposite side of the world to Mafraq is Mataura, French Polynesia.
Mafraq
Jordan
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 32.343, 36.208
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -32.343, -143.792
Mataura
French Polynesia
Mataura is the closest city to Mafraq's antipodal point (1,143 km).
The antipodal city to Mafraq is Mataura. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Mafraq is Mataura.
The distance from Mafraq 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 Mafraq
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Mafraq's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Mafraq.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,143 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,323 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,325 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,341 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,560 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,697 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,704 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,704 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,705 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,707 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
Mafraq, Jordan
Local time:
Coordinates: 32.3429° N 36.208° 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 Mafraq
The DMS coordinates are: 32°20'34.4'' N 36°12'28.9'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 32.34289°
LngO = 36.20804°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -32.34289°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 36.20804 - 180° = -143.79196°
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 Mafraq is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-32.34289, -143.79196)
In DMS format: 32°20'34.4'' N 36°12'28.9'' E .
