What is the antipode of Timbuktu, Mali?

The antipode of Timbuktu, Mali (16.77348°, -3.00742°) is located near Lautoka, Fiji (-17.61686°, 177.45049°). The antipodal distance is approximately 105.28 km.

What is on the opposite side of the world from Timbuktu?

On the exact opposite side of the Earth from Timbuktu, Mali, you would find a point in the ocean or land near Lautoka, Fiji. This is calculated by inverting the latitude and adding/subtracting 180° from the longitude.

Antipode of Timbuktu, Mali – Opposite Side of Earth

About the Antipode of Timbuktu

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. For Timbuktu, Mali (population: 84,208), located at coordinates 16.7735°, -3.0074°, the antipodal point falls near Lautoka, Fiji (population: 52,500).

How is the Antipode Calculated?

To find the antipode of any location:

Latitude: Invert the sign (16.7735° becomes -16.7735°)
Longitude: Add or subtract 180° (-3.0074° becomes 177.4505°)

The exact antipodal coordinates for Timbuktu are -16.7735°, 176.9926°.

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