The opposite side of the world to Martin is Papatowai, Otago, New Zealand.
United Kingdom
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: 53.125, -0.327
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -53.125, 179.673
New Zealand
Papatowai is the closest city to Martin's antipodal point (1,033 km).
The antipodal city to Martin is Papatowai. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Martin is Papatowai.
The distance from Martin to Papatowai is about 19,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 21 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Martin's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Martin.
City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
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Papatowai, Otago | New Zealand | 1,033 km | (-46.561, 169.471) |
Kaitangata, Otago | New Zealand | 1,039 km | (-46.275, 169.850) |
Portobello, Otago | New Zealand | 1,039 km | (-45.850, 170.650) |
Dunedin, Otago | New Zealand | 1,043 km | (-45.874, 170.504) |
Milton, Otago | New Zealand | 1,046 km | (-46.121, 169.969) |
Balclutha, Otago | New Zealand | 1,047 km | (-46.234, 169.750) |
Waitati, Otago | New Zealand | 1,051 km | (-45.750, 170.567) |
Outram, Otago | New Zealand | 1,056 km | (-45.867, 170.233) |
Waitangi, Chatham Islands | New Zealand | 1,057 km | (-43.954, -176.560) |
Wyndham, Southland | New Zealand | 1,084 km | (-46.333, 168.850) |
Local time:
Coordinates: 53.125° N 0.3272° W
Local time:
Coordinates: 46.5607° S 169.4707° E
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 Martin
The DMS coordinates are: 53°7'30'' N 0°19'37.9'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 53.12499°
LngO = -0.32719°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -53.12499°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -0.32719 + 180° = 179.67281°
Since the longitude is negative, we sum 180° to ensure the final value lies between (-180, 180). If it were the other way around, we would subtract 180° for the same reason.
Result:
The antipode of Martin is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-53.12499, 179.67281)
In DMS format: 53°7'30'' N 0°19'37.9'' W.