The opposite side of the world to Compton is Portobello, Otago, New Zealand.
United Kingdom
Continent: Europe
Coordinates: 51.024, -1.337
South Pacific Ocean
Exact location on the other side of the world
Coordinates: -51.024, 178.663
New Zealand
Portobello is the closest city to Compton's antipodal point (825 km).
The antipodal city to Compton is Portobello. This means that, among all the populated locations in the world, the farthest city from Compton is Portobello.
The distance from Compton to Portobello is about 19,000 kilometers. A direct flight would take around 21 hours, but there aren't commercial routes between these cities.
This table contains the populated locations that are closest to Compton's antipode. These are the farthest cities in the world from Compton.
City | Country | Distance from antipode | Coordinates |
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Portobello, Otago | New Zealand | 825 km | (-45.850, 170.650) |
Dunedin, Otago | New Zealand | 831 km | (-45.874, 170.504) |
Kaitangata, Otago | New Zealand | 836 km | (-46.275, 169.850) |
Papatowai, Otago | New Zealand | 837 km | (-46.561, 169.471) |
Waitati, Otago | New Zealand | 838 km | (-45.750, 170.567) |
Milton, Otago | New Zealand | 841 km | (-46.121, 169.969) |
Balclutha, Otago | New Zealand | 845 km | (-46.234, 169.750) |
Outram, Otago | New Zealand | 846 km | (-45.867, 170.233) |
Waitangi, Chatham Islands | New Zealand | 864 km | (-43.954, -176.560) |
Oamaru, Otago | New Zealand | 873 km | (-45.098, 170.971) |
Local time:
Coordinates: 51.0239° N 1.3371° W
Local time:
Coordinates: 45.85° S 170.65° E
The antipode can be calculated by understanding the geographic coordinates and applying simple formulas. We will use the following variables:
Step 1: Obtain the geographic coordinates of Compton
The DMS coordinates are: 51°1'25.9'' N 1°20'13.7'' W.
Calculations are easier by using the decimal format, hence:
LatO = 51.02385°
LngO = -1.33713°
Step 2: Calculate the latitude
LatA = - LatO = -51.02385°
Since the latitude is positive (north direction), the antipode must be negative (south direction).
Step 3: Calculate the longitude
LngA = LngO ± 180° = -1.33713 + 180° = 178.66287°
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 Compton is located on coordinates: (LatA, LngA) = (-51.02385, 178.66287)
In DMS format: 51°1'25.9'' N 1°20'13.7'' W.