Antipode of Atani, Nigeria
The opposite side of the world to Atani is Atafu Village, Atafu, Tokelau.
Atani
Nigeria
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 6.013, 6.748
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -6.013, -173.252
Atafu Village
Tokelau
Atafu Village is the closest city to Atani's antipodal point (291 km).
The antipodal city to Atani is Atafu Village. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Atani is Atafu Village.
The distance from Atani to Atafu Village 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 Atani
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Atani's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Atani.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu Village, Atafu | Tokelau | 291 km | (-8.542, -172.516) |
| Nukunonu | Tokelau | 385 km | (-9.200, -171.848) |
| Fale old settlement, Fakaofo | Tokelau | 434 km | (-9.385, -171.247) |
| Taulaga, Swains Island | American Samoa | 606 km | (-11.055, -171.088) |
| Safotu, Gagaifomauga | Samoa | 828 km | (-13.451, -172.402) |
| Sale’aula, Satupa‘itea | Samoa | 829 km | (-13.449, -172.335) |
| Sasina, Gagaifomauga | Samoa | 830 km | (-13.470, -172.449) |
| Vaisala, Vaisigano | Samoa | 832 km | (-13.514, -172.675) |
| Sataua, Vaisigano | Samoa | 832 km | (-13.517, -172.694) |
| Auala, Vaisigano | Samoa | 833 km | (-13.517, -172.652) |
Atani, Nigeria
Local time:
Coordinates: 6.0128° N 6.7477° E
Atafu Village, Tokelau
Local time:
Coordinates: 8.5421° S 172.5159° W
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 Atani
The DMS coordinates are: 6°0'46'' N 6°44'51.6'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 6.01277°
LngO = 6.74768°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -6.01277°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 6.74768 - 180° = -173.25232°
Since the longitude is positive, we subtract 180° to ensure the final value lies between (-180, 180). If it were the other way around, we would sum 180° for the same reason.
Result:
The antipode of Atani is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-6.01277, -173.25232)
In DMS format: 6°0'46'' N 6°44'51.6'' E .
