Antipode of Atzacoaloya, Mexico
The opposite side of the world to Atzacoaloya is West Island, Cocos Islands.
Atzacoaloya
Mexico
Continent: America
Coordinates: 17.547, -99.138
Antipodal point
Indian Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -17.547, 80.862
West Island
Cocos Islands
West Island is the closest city to Atzacoaloya's antipodal point (1,817 km).
The antipodal city to Atzacoaloya is West Island. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Atzacoaloya is West Island.
The distance from Atzacoaloya to West Island is about 18,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 20 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
Cities on the other side of the world of Atzacoaloya
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Atzacoaloya's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Atzacoaloya.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | Cocos Islands | 1,817 km | (-12.157, 96.823) |
| Port Mathurin, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 1,855 km | (-19.683, 63.417) |
| Baie aux Huîtres, Rodrigues | Mauritius | 1,856 km | (-19.694, 63.408) |
| Meedhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,054 km | (-0.583, 73.233) |
| Hithadhoo, Seenu | Maldives | 2,059 km | (-0.600, 73.083) |
| Fuvahmulah, Gnyaviyani Atoll | Maldives | 2,074 km | (-0.299, 73.424) |
| Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,133 km | (0.290, 73.457) |
| Vaadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,135 km | (0.227, 73.273) |
| Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 2,177 km | (0.531, 73.000) |
| Viligili, Gaafu Alif Atoll | Maldives | 2,182 km | (0.759, 73.433) |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Mexico_City
Coordinates: 17.5466° N 99.1376° W
Elevation: 1,424 m (4,672 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Indian/Cocos
Coordinates: 12.1568° S 96.8225° E
Elevation: 12 m (39 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 Atzacoaloya
The DMS coordinates are: 17°32'47.7'' N 99°8'15.3'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 17.54659°
LngO = -99.13757°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -17.54659°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -99.13757 + 180° = 80.86243°
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 Atzacoaloya is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-17.54659, 80.86243)
In DMS format: 17°32'47.7'' N 99°8'15.3'' W.