Antipode of Oaxaca, Mexico
The opposite side of the world to Oaxaca is West Island, Cocos Islands.
Oaxaca
Mexico
Continent: America
Coordinates: 17.060, -96.725
Antipodal point
Indian Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -17.060, 83.275
West Island
Cocos Islands
West Island is the closest city to Oaxaca's antipodal point (1,557 km).
The antipodal city to Oaxaca is West Island. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Oaxaca is West Island.
The distance from Oaxaca to West Island is about 18,000 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 Oaxaca
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Oaxaca's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Oaxaca.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | Cocos Islands | 1,557 km | (-12.157, 96.823) |
| Seabreeze village | British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,603 km | (-7.287, 72.381) |
| Downtown | British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,605 km | (-7.262, 72.377) |
| Port Mathurin, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,117 km | (-19.683, 63.417) |
| Baie aux Huîtres, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,118 km | (-19.694, 63.408) |
| Meedhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,129 km | (-0.583, 73.233) |
| Hithadhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,136 km | (-0.600, 73.083) |
| Fuvahmulah, Gnyaviyani Atoll | Maldives | 2,146 km | (-0.299, 73.424) |
| Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,201 km | (0.290, 73.457) |
| Vaadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,204 km | (0.227, 73.273) |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Mexico_City
Coordinates: 17.0603° N 96.7254° W
Elevation: 1,571 m (5,154 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 Oaxaca
The DMS coordinates are: 17°3'36.9'' N 96°43'31.6'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 17.06025°
LngO = -96.72544°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -17.06025°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -96.72544 + 180° = 83.27456°
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 Oaxaca is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-17.06025, 83.27456)
In DMS format: 17°3'36.9'' N 96°43'31.6'' W.