Antipode of Xalapa de Enríquez, Mexico
The opposite side of the world to Xalapa de Enríquez is West Island, Cocos Islands.
Xalapa de Enríquez
Mexico
Continent: America
Coordinates: 19.531, -96.916
Antipodal point
Indian Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -19.531, 83.084
West Island
Cocos Islands
West Island is the closest city to Xalapa de Enríquez's antipodal point (1,681 km).
The antipodal city to Xalapa de Enríquez is West Island. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Xalapa de Enríquez is West Island.
The distance from Xalapa de Enríquez 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 Xalapa de Enríquez
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Xalapa de Enríquez's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Xalapa de Enríquez.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | Cocos Islands | 1,681 km | (-12.157, 96.823) |
| Seabreeze village | British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,781 km | (-7.287, 72.381) |
| Downtown | British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,784 km | (-7.262, 72.377) |
| Port Mathurin, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,062 km | (-19.683, 63.417) |
| Baie aux Huîtres, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 2,063 km | (-19.694, 63.408) |
| Meedhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,355 km | (-0.583, 73.233) |
| Hithadhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,361 km | (-0.600, 73.083) |
| Fuvahmulah, Gnyaviyani Atoll | Maldives | 2,374 km | (-0.299, 73.424) |
| Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,431 km | (0.290, 73.457) |
| Vaadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,434 km | (0.227, 73.273) |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Mexico_City
Coordinates: 19.5312° N 96.9159° W
Elevation: 1,396 m (4,580 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 Xalapa de Enríquez
The DMS coordinates are: 19°31'52.5'' N 96°54'57.2'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 19.53124°
LngO = -96.91589°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -19.53124°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -96.91589 + 180° = 83.08411°
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 Xalapa de Enríquez is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-19.53124, 83.08411)
In DMS format: 19°31'52.5'' N 96°54'57.2'' W.