Antipode of Tenochtitlán, Mexico
The opposite side of the world to Tenochtitlán is West Island, Cocos Islands.
Tenochtitlán
Mexico
Continent: America
Coordinates: 19.809, -96.916
Antipodal point
Indian Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -19.809, 83.084
West Island
Cocos Islands
West Island is the closest city to Tenochtitlán's antipodal point (1,696 km).
The antipodal city to Tenochtitlán is West Island. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Tenochtitlán is West Island.
The distance from Tenochtitlán 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 Tenochtitlán
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Tenochtitlán's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Tenochtitlán.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | Cocos Islands | 1,696 km | (-12.157, 96.823) |
| Port Mathurin, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,060 km | (-19.683, 63.417) |
| Baie aux Huîtres, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,061 km | (-19.694, 63.408) |
| Meedhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,382 km | (-0.583, 73.233) |
| Hithadhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,388 km | (-0.600, 73.083) |
| Fuvahmulah, Gnyaviyani Atoll | Maldives | 2,402 km | (-0.299, 73.424) |
| Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,459 km | (0.290, 73.457) |
| Vaadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,461 km | (0.227, 73.273) |
| Cargados Carajos | Mauritius | 2,501 km | (-16.603, 59.659) |
| Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,505 km | (0.531, 73.000) |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Mexico_City
Coordinates: 19.8092° N 96.9161° W
Elevation: 902 m (2,959 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 Tenochtitlán
The DMS coordinates are: 19°48'33'' N 96°54'58'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 19.80917°
LngO = -96.91611°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -19.80917°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -96.91611 + 180° = 83.08389°
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 Tenochtitlán is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-19.80917, 83.08389)
In DMS format: 19°48'33'' N 96°54'58'' W.