Antipode of Enugu, Nigeria
The opposite side of the world to Enugu is Atafu Village, Atafu, Tokelau.
Enugu
Nigeria
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 6.441, 7.499
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -6.441, -172.501
Atafu Village
Tokelau
Atafu Village is the closest city to Enugu's antipodal point (232 km).
The antipodal city to Enugu is Atafu Village. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Enugu is Atafu Village.
The distance from Enugu 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 Enugu
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Enugu's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Enugu.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu Village, Atafu | Tokelau | 232 km | (-8.542, -172.516) |
| Nukunonu | Tokelau | 314 km | (-9.200, -171.848) |
| Fale old settlement, Fakaofo | Tokelau | 354 km | (-9.385, -171.247) |
| Taulaga, Swains Island | American Samoa | 533 km | (-11.055, -171.088) |
| Sale’aula, Satupa'itea | Samoa | 775 km | (-13.449, -172.335) |
| Safotu, Gaga'ifomauga | Samoa | 775 km | (-13.451, -172.402) |
| Sasina, Gaga'ifomauga | Samoa | 777 km | (-13.470, -172.449) |
| Samalaeulu, Gaga'emauga | Samoa | 781 km | (-13.501, -172.300) |
| Vaisala, Vaisigano | Samoa | 783 km | (-13.514, -172.675) |
| Auala, Vaisigano | Samoa | 783 km | (-13.517, -172.652) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Africa/Lagos
Coordinates: 6.4413° N 7.4988° E
Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Pacific/Fakaofo
Coordinates: 8.5421° S 172.5159° W
Elevation: 10 m (33 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 Enugu
The DMS coordinates are: 6°26'28.8'' N 7°29'55.8'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 6.44132°
LngO = 7.49883°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -6.44132°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 7.49883 - 180° = -172.50117°
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 Enugu is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-6.44132, -172.50117)
In DMS format: 6°26'28.8'' N 7°29'55.8'' E .