Antipode of ‘Anātā, Palestinian Territory
The opposite side of the world to ‘Anātā is Mataura, French Polynesia.
‘Anātā
Palestinian Territory
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 31.809, 35.259
Antipodal point
Opposite side in the world
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: -31.809, -144.741
Mataura
French Polynesia
Mataura is the closest city to ‘Anātā's antipodal point (1,048 km).
The antipodal city to ‘Anātā is Mataura. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from ‘Anātā is Mataura.
The distance from ‘Anātā to Mataura is about 19,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 21 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
Cities on the other side of the world of ‘Anātā
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to ‘Anātā's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from ‘Anātā.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,048 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,223 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,225 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,362 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,615 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,612 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,620 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,620 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,623 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
| Tohautu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,623 km | (-17.761, -149.317) |
‘Anātā, Palestinian Territory
Local time:
Coordinates: 31.8092° N 35.259° E
Mataura, French Polynesia
Local time:
Coordinates: 23.3472° S 149.4849° 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 ‘Anātā
The DMS coordinates are: 31°48'33.3'' N 35°15'32.5'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 31.80924°
LngO = 35.25902°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -31.80924°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 35.25902 - 180° = -144.74098°
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 ‘Anātā is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-31.80924, -144.74098)
In DMS format: 31°48'33.3'' N 35°15'32.5'' E .
