Antipode of Micolo, Sao Tome and Principe
The opposite side of the world to Micolo is Atafu Village, Atafu, Tokelau.
Micolo
Sao Tome and Principe
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 0.403, 6.689
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -0.403, -173.311
Atafu Village
Tokelau
Atafu Village is the closest city to Micolo's antipodal point (904 km).
The antipodal city to Micolo is Atafu Village. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Micolo is Atafu Village.
The distance from Micolo to Atafu Village 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 Micolo
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Micolo's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Micolo.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu Village, Atafu | Tokelau | 904 km | (-8.542, -172.516) |
| Nukunonu | Tokelau | 986 km | (-9.200, -171.848) |
| Fale old settlement, Fakaofo | Tokelau | 1,019 km | (-9.385, -171.247) |
| Roreti Village, Gilbert Islands | Kiribati | 1,125 km | (-2.655, 176.833) |
| Rungata, Gilbert Islands | Kiribati | 1,146 km | (-1.342, 176.436) |
| Motufoua School, Vaitupu | Tuvalu | 1,184 km | (-7.490, 178.693) |
| Asau Village, Vaitupu | Tuvalu | 1,185 km | (-7.490, 178.680) |
| Taulaga, Swains Island | American Samoa | 1,203 km | (-11.055, -171.088) |
| Bakaka Village, Gilbert Islands | Kiribati | 1,214 km | (-2.500, 175.980) |
| Kulia Village, Niutao | Tuvalu | 1,216 km | (-6.108, 177.334) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Africa/Sao_Tome
Coordinates: 0.4031° N 6.6886° E
Elevation: 9 m (30 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 Micolo
The DMS coordinates are: 0°24'11.3'' N 6°41'18.9'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 0.40314°
LngO = 6.68857°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -0.40314°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 6.68857 - 180° = -173.31143°
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 Micolo is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-0.40314, -173.31143)
In DMS format: 0°24'11.3'' N 6°41'18.9'' E .