Antipode of Guelmim, Morocco
The opposite side of the world to Guelmim is Kingston, Norfolk Island.
Guelmim
Morocco
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 28.987, -10.057
Antipodal point
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -28.987, 169.943
Kingston
Norfolk Island
Kingston is the closest city to Guelmim's antipodal point (193 km).
The antipodal city to Guelmim is Kingston. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Guelmim is Kingston.
The distance from Guelmim to Kingston 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 Guelmim
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Guelmim's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Guelmim.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | Norfolk Island | 193 km | (-29.055, 167.966) |
| Vao, South Province | New Caledonia | 742 km | (-22.666, 167.496) |
| Taipa, Northland | New Zealand | 745 km | (-34.996, 173.467) |
| Cable Bay, Northland | New Zealand | 746 km | (-34.994, 173.493) |
| Kaitaia, Northland | New Zealand | 748 km | (-35.115, 173.264) |
| Ahipara, Northland | New Zealand | 749 km | (-35.166, 173.156) |
| Kaeo, Northland | New Zealand | 769 km | (-35.100, 173.783) |
| Rawene, Northland | New Zealand | 786 km | (-35.402, 173.503) |
| Kerikeri, Northland | New Zealand | 788 km | (-35.227, 173.947) |
| Waimate North, Northland | New Zealand | 794 km | (-35.317, 173.883) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Africa/Casablanca
Coordinates: 28.987° N 10.0574° W
Elevation: 301 m (988 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Pacific/Norfolk
Coordinates: 29.0546° S 167.9663° E
Elevation: 71 m (233 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 Guelmim
The DMS coordinates are: 28°59'13.1'' N 10°3'26.6'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 28.98696°
LngO = -10.05738°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -28.98696°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -10.05738 + 180° = 169.94262°
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 Guelmim is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-28.98696, 169.94262)
In DMS format: 28°59'13.1'' N 10°3'26.6'' W.