Antipode of Salina Cruz, Mexico
The opposite side of the world to Salina Cruz is West Island, Cocos Islands.
Salina Cruz
Mexico
Continent: America
Coordinates: 16.175, -95.194
Antipodal point
Indian Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -16.175, 84.806
West Island
Cocos Islands
West Island is the closest city to Salina Cruz's antipodal point (1,371 km).
The antipodal city to Salina Cruz is West Island. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Salina Cruz is West Island.
The distance from Salina Cruz to West Island 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 Salina Cruz
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Salina Cruz's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Salina Cruz.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | Cocos Islands | 1,371 km | (-12.157, 96.823) |
| Meedhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,142 km | (-0.583, 73.233) |
| Hithadhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,150 km | (-0.600, 73.083) |
| Fuvahmulah, Gnyaviyani Atoll | Maldives | 2,155 km | (-0.299, 73.424) |
| Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,207 km | (0.290, 73.457) |
| Vaadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,213 km | (0.227, 73.273) |
| Tuapejat, West Sumatra | Indonesia | 2,253 km | (-2.028, 99.589) |
| Viligili, Gaafu Alif Atoll | Maldives | 2,252 km | (0.759, 73.433) |
| Muara Siberut, West Sumatra | Indonesia | 2,257 km | (-1.598, 99.211) |
| Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,258 km | (0.531, 73.000) |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Mexico_City
Coordinates: 16.1754° N 95.1942° W
Elevation: 8 m (26 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 Salina Cruz
The DMS coordinates are: 16°10'31.3'' N 95°11'39.3'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 16.17535°
LngO = -95.19424°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -16.17535°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -95.19424 + 180° = 84.80576°
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 Salina Cruz is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-16.17535, 84.80576)
In DMS format: 16°10'31.3'' N 95°11'39.3'' W.