Antipode of al-Qasim, Iraq
The opposite side of the world to al-Qasim is Adamstown, Pitcairn.
al-Qasim
Iraq
Continent: Asia
Coordinates: 32.298, 44.683
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -32.298, -135.317
Adamstown
Pitcairn
Adamstown is the closest city to al-Qasim's antipodal point (950 km).
The antipodal city to al-Qasim is Adamstown. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from al-Qasim is Adamstown.
The distance from al-Qasim to Adamstown 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 al-Qasim
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to al-Qasim's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from al-Qasim.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | Pitcairn | 950 km | (-25.066, -130.101) |
| Rikitea, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,017 km | (-23.123, -134.969) |
| Tapuarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | French Polynesia | 1,537 km | (-18.466, -136.463) |
| Mataura, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,710 km | (-23.347, -149.485) |
| Avera, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,920 km | (-22.478, -151.351) |
| Moerai, Îles Australes | French Polynesia | 1,921 km | (-22.451, -151.342) |
| Teahupoo, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,127 km | (-17.846, -149.267) |
| Tautira, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,129 km | (-17.747, -149.161) |
| Vairao, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,134 km | (-17.783, -149.283) |
| Pueu, Îles du Vent | French Polynesia | 2,134 km | (-17.738, -149.224) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 32.298° N 44.6828° E
Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Pacific/Pitcairn
Coordinates: 25.066° S 130.1015° W
Elevation: 67 m (220 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 al-Qasim
The DMS coordinates are: 32°17'52.8'' N 44°40'58.2'' E .
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 32.29799°
LngO = 44.68282°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -32.29799°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = 44.68282 - 180° = -135.31718°
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 al-Qasim is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-32.29799, -135.31718)
In DMS format: 32°17'52.8'' N 44°40'58.2'' E .