Antipode of Qīr Moāv, Jordan
The opposite side of the world to Qīr Moāv is Mataura, French Polynesia.
Qīr Moāv
Jordan
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 31.182, 35.700
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -31.182, -144.300
Mataura
French Polynesia
Mataura is the closest city to Qīr Moāv's antipodal point (1,008 km).
The antipodal city to Qīr Moāv is Mataura. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Qīr Moāv is Mataura.
The distance from Qīr Moāv 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 Qīr Moāv
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Qīr Moāv's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Qīr Moāv.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,008 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,191 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,193 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,285 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,549 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,560 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,567 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,567 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,570 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
| Tohautu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,571 km | (-17.761, -149.317) |
Qīr Moāv, Jordan
Local time:
Coordinates: 31.1825° N 35.7° 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 Qīr Moāv
The DMS coordinates are: 31°10'56.9'' N 35°41'60'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 31.18248°
LngO = 35.69999°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -31.18248°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 35.69999 - 180° = -144.30001°
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 Qīr Moāv is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-31.18248, -144.30001)
In DMS format: 31°10'56.9'' N 35°41'60'' E .
