Antipode of Larache, Morocco
The opposite side of the world to Larache is Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand.
Larache
Morocco
Continent: Africa
Coordinates: 35.193, -6.156
Antipodal point
New Zealand
Continent: Oceania
Coordinates: -35.193, 173.844
Kerikeri
New Zealand
Kerikeri is the closest city to Larache's antipodal point (10 km).
The antipodal city to Larache is Kerikeri. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Larache is Kerikeri.
The distance from Larache to Kerikeri 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 Larache
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Larache's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Larache.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerikeri, Northland | New Zealand | 10 km | (-35.227, 173.947) |
| Kaeo, Northland | New Zealand | 12 km | (-35.100, 173.783) |
| Waimate North, Northland | New Zealand | 14 km | (-35.317, 173.883) |
| Ohaeawai, Northland | New Zealand | 18 km | (-35.350, 173.883) |
| Haruru, Northland | New Zealand | 21 km | (-35.281, 174.054) |
| Waitangi, Northland | New Zealand | 23 km | (-35.270, 174.081) |
| Kaikohe, Northland | New Zealand | 23 km | (-35.398, 173.800) |
| Paihia, Northland | New Zealand | 24 km | (-35.281, 174.091) |
| Russell, Northland | New Zealand | 26 km | (-35.262, 174.123) |
| Moerewa, Northland | New Zealand | 27 km | (-35.383, 174.033) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Africa/Casablanca
Coordinates: 35.1932° N 6.1557° W
Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates: 35.2268° S 173.9474° E
Elevation: 73 m (240 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 Larache
The DMS coordinates are: 35°11'35.6'' N 6°9'20.6'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 35.19321°
LngO = -6.15572°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -35.19321°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -6.15572 + 180° = 173.84428°
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 Larache is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-35.19321, 173.84428)
In DMS format: 35°11'35.6'' N 6°9'20.6'' W.