Antipode of São Gonçalo, Portugal
The opposite side of the world to São Gonçalo is Kingston, Norfolk Island.
São Gonçalo
Portugal
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: 32.658, -16.871
Antipodal point
Tasman Sea
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -32.658, 163.129
Kingston
Norfolk Island
Kingston is the closest city to São Gonçalo's antipodal point (611 km).
The antipodal city to São Gonçalo is Kingston. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from São Gonçalo is Kingston.
The distance from São Gonçalo to Kingston is about 19,000 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 São Gonçalo
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to São Gonçalo's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from São Gonçalo.
| City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | Norfolk Island | 611 km | (-29.055, 167.966) |
| Ahipara, Northland | New Zealand | 968 km | (-35.166, 173.156) |
| Crescent Head, NSW | Australia | 974 km | (-31.189, 152.973) |
| Port Macquarie, NSW | Australia | 974 km | (-31.431, 152.909) |
| South West Rocks, NSW | Australia | 975 km | (-30.886, 153.041) |
| Kaitaia, Northland | New Zealand | 976 km | (-35.115, 173.264) |
| Lake Cathie, NSW | Australia | 977 km | (-31.552, 152.855) |
| Bonny Hills, NSW | Australia | 978 km | (-31.591, 152.839) |
| Dunbogan, NSW | Australia | 979 km | (-31.650, 152.817) |
| North Haven, NSW | Australia | 979 km | (-31.637, 152.814) |
Local time:
Time Zone: Atlantic/Madeira
Coordinates: 32.6577° N 16.8709° W
Elevation: 527 m (1,729 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 São Gonçalo
The DMS coordinates are: 32°39'27.8'' N 16°52'15.2'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 32.65772°
LngO = -16.87088°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -32.65772°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -16.87088 + 180° = 163.12912°
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 São Gonçalo is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-32.65772, 163.12912)
In DMS format: 32°39'27.8'' N 16°52'15.2'' W.