Antipode of Sidi Qacem, Morocco
The opposite side of the world to Sidi Qacem is Kaeo, Northland, New Zealand.
Sidi Qacem
Morocco
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 34.221, -5.708
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -34.221, 174.292
Kaeo
New Zealand
Kaeo is the closest city to Sidi Qacem's antipodal point (108 km).
The antipodal city to Sidi Qacem is Kaeo. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Sidi Qacem is Kaeo.
The distance from Sidi Qacem to Kaeo is about 20,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 22 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
Cities on the other side of the world of Sidi Qacem
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Sidi Qacem's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Sidi Qacem.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaeo, Northland | New Zealand | 108 km | (-35.100, 173.783) |
| Taipa, Northland | New Zealand | 115 km | (-34.996, 173.467) |
| Kerikeri, Northland | New Zealand | 116 km | (-35.227, 173.947) |
| Russell, Northland | New Zealand | 116 km | (-35.262, 174.123) |
| Waitangi, Northland | New Zealand | 118 km | (-35.270, 174.081) |
| Paihia, Northland | New Zealand | 119 km | (-35.281, 174.091) |
| Haruru, Northland | New Zealand | 120 km | (-35.281, 174.054) |
| Waimate North, Northland | New Zealand | 127 km | (-35.317, 173.883) |
| Okaihau, Northland | New Zealand | 130 km | (-35.317, 173.783) |
| Kawakawa, Northland | New Zealand | 131 km | (-35.383, 174.067) |
Sidi Qacem, Morocco
Local time:
Coordinates: 34.2215° N 5.7078° W
Kaeo, New Zealand
Local time:
Coordinates: 35.1° S 173.7833° E
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 Sidi Qacem
The DMS coordinates are: 34°13'17.4'' N 5°42'27.9'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 34.22149°
LngO = -5.70775°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -34.22149°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -5.70775 + 180° = 174.29225°
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 Sidi Qacem is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-34.22149, 174.29225)
In DMS format: 34°13'17.4'' N 5°42'27.9'' W.
