Antipode of Khan-Sheikhoun, Syria
The opposite side of the world to Khan-Sheikhoun is Mataura, French Polynesia.
Khan-Sheikhoun
Syria
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 35.442, 36.651
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -35.442, -143.349
Mataura
French Polynesia
Mataura is the closest city to Khan-Sheikhoun's antipodal point (1,466 km).
The antipodal city to Khan-Sheikhoun is Mataura. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Khan-Sheikhoun is Mataura.
The distance from Khan-Sheikhoun 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 Khan-Sheikhoun
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Khan-Sheikhoun's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Khan-Sheikhoun.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mataura | French Polynesia | 1,466 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,588 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,633 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,636 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 1,714 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 2,000 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,036 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,043 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,043 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,046 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
Khan-Sheikhoun, Syria
Local time:
Coordinates: 35.4421° N 36.651° 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 Khan-Sheikhoun
The DMS coordinates are: 35°26'31.5'' N 36°39'3.4'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 35.44208°
LngO = 36.65095°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -35.44208°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 36.65095 - 180° = -143.34905°
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 Khan-Sheikhoun is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-35.44208, -143.34905)
In DMS format: 35°26'31.5'' N 36°39'3.4'' E .
