The opposite side of the world to Varberg is Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
Sweden
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: 57.106, 12.251
Opposite side in the world
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: -57.106, -167.749
New Zealand
Waitangi is the closest city to Varberg's antipodal point (1,588 km).
The antipodal city to Varberg is Waitangi. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Varberg is Waitangi.
The distance from Varberg to Waitangi is about 18,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 20 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Varberg's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Varberg.
City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
---|---|---|---|
Waitangi, Chatham Islands | New Zealand | 1,588 km | (-43.954, -176.560) |
Portobello, Otago | New Zealand | 1,940 km | (-45.850, 170.650) |
Papatowai, Otago | New Zealand | 1,945 km | (-46.561, 169.471) |
Dunedin, Otago | New Zealand | 1,945 km | (-45.874, 170.504) |
Kaitangata, Otago | New Zealand | 1,947 km | (-46.275, 169.850) |
Waitati, Otago | New Zealand | 1,952 km | (-45.750, 170.567) |
Milton, Otago | New Zealand | 1,953 km | (-46.121, 169.969) |
Balclutha, Otago | New Zealand | 1,956 km | (-46.234, 169.750) |
Outram, Otago | New Zealand | 1,960 km | (-45.867, 170.233) |
Oamaru, Otago | New Zealand | 1,986 km | (-45.098, 170.971) |
Local time:
Coordinates: 57.1056° N 12.2508° E
Local time:
Coordinates: 43.9535° S 176.5597° W
The antipode can be calculated by understanding the geographic coordinates and applying simple formulas. We will use the following variables:
Step 1: Obtain the geographic coordinates of Varberg
The DMS coordinates are: 57°6'20.1'' N 12°15'2.8'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 57.10557°
LngO = 12.25078°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -57.10557°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 12.25078 - 180° = -167.74922°
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 Varberg is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-57.10557, -167.74922)
In DMS format: 57°6'20.1'' N 12°15'2.8'' E .