Antipode of As-Suwayda, Syria
The opposite side of the world to As-Suwayda is Mataura, French Polynesia.
As-Suwayda
Syria
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 32.709, 36.570
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -32.709, -143.430
Mataura
French Polynesia
Mataura is the closest city to As-Suwayda's antipodal point (1,196 km).
The antipodal city to As-Suwayda is Mataura. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from As-Suwayda is Mataura.
The distance from As-Suwayda 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 As-Suwayda
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to As-Suwayda's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from As-Suwayda.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,196 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,349 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,376 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,378 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,550 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,725 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,747 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,754 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,755 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 1,757 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
As-Suwayda, Syria
Local time:
Coordinates: 32.709° N 36.5695° 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 As-Suwayda
The DMS coordinates are: 32°42'32.3'' N 36°34'10.2'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 32.70896°
LngO = 36.56951°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -32.70896°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 36.56951 - 180° = -143.43049°
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 As-Suwayda is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-32.70896, -143.43049)
In DMS format: 32°42'32.3'' N 36°34'10.2'' E .
