Antipode of Córdoba, Mexico
The opposite side of the world to Córdoba is West Island, Cocos Islands.
Córdoba
Mexico
Continent: America
Coordinates: 18.884, -96.926
Antipodal point
Indian Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -18.884, 83.074
West Island
Cocos Islands
West Island is the closest city to Córdoba's antipodal point (1,651 km).
The antipodal city to Córdoba is West Island. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Córdoba is West Island.
The distance from Córdoba to West Island is about 18,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 20 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
Cities on the other side of the world of Córdoba
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Córdoba's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Córdoba.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | Cocos Islands | 1,651 km | (-12.157, 96.823) |
| Seabreeze village | British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,728 km | (-7.287, 72.381) |
| Downtown | British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,730 km | (-7.262, 72.377) |
| Port Mathurin, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,067 km | (-19.683, 63.417) |
| Baie aux Huîtres, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,068 km | (-19.694, 63.408) |
| Meedhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,292 km | (-0.583, 73.233) |
| Hithadhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,298 km | (-0.600, 73.083) |
| Fuvahmulah, Gnyaviyani Atoll | Maldives | 2,310 km | (-0.299, 73.424) |
| Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,367 km | (0.290, 73.457) |
| Vaadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,370 km | (0.227, 73.273) |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Mexico_City
Coordinates: 18.8842° N 96.9256° W
Elevation: 836 m (2,743 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Indian/Cocos
Coordinates: 12.1568° S 96.8225° E
Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)
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 Córdoba
The DMS coordinates are: 18°53'3.1'' N 96°55'32.1'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 18.8842°
LngO = -96.92559°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -18.8842°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -96.92559 + 180° = 83.07441°
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 Córdoba is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-18.8842, 83.07441)
In DMS format: 18°53'3.1'' N 96°55'32.1'' W.