Antipode of Relizane, Algeria
The opposite side of the world to Relizane is Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Relizane
Algeria
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 35.737, 0.556
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -35.737, -179.444
Hicks Bay
New Zealand
Hicks Bay is the closest city to Relizane's antipodal point (289 km).
The antipodal city to Relizane is Hicks Bay. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Relizane is Hicks Bay.
The distance from Relizane to Hicks Bay is about 20,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 22 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
Cities on the other side of the world of Relizane
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Relizane's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Relizane.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicks Bay, Gisborne | New Zealand | 289 km | (-37.600, 178.300) |
| Ruatoria, Gisborne | New Zealand | 310 km | (-37.883, 178.333) |
| Tokomaru, Gisborne | New Zealand | 333 km | (-38.133, 178.300) |
| Tolaga Bay, Gisborne | New Zealand | 354 km | (-38.367, 178.300) |
| Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | New Zealand | 385 km | (-38.009, 177.287) |
| Te Karaka, Gisborne | New Zealand | 386 km | (-38.467, 177.867) |
| Mangapapa, Gisborne | New Zealand | 393 km | (-38.638, 178.010) |
| Whataupoko, Gisborne | New Zealand | 394 km | (-38.648, 178.020) |
| Wainui, Gisborne | New Zealand | 395 km | (-38.689, 178.070) |
| Tamarau, Gisborne | New Zealand | 395 km | (-38.678, 178.050) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Africa/Algiers
Coordinates: 35.7373° N 0.556° E
Elevation: 98 m (322 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates: 37.6° S 178.3° E
Elevation: 168 m (551 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 Relizane
The DMS coordinates are: 35°44'14.4'' N 0°33'21.6'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 35.73734°
LngO = 0.55599°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -35.73734°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 0.55599 - 180° = -179.44401°
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 Relizane is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-35.73734, -179.44401)
In DMS format: 35°44'14.4'' N 0°33'21.6'' E .