Determining the Farthest Points from Brazilian Cities
Introduction
The farthest point from a Brazilian city depends on the region chosen as the starting point. This article explores the antipodal coordinates of various Brazilian cities, providing intriguing insights into their farthest locations.
Methodology
To determine these points, we utilized the coordinates (latitude and longitude) of each city and calculated their antipodal coordinates — essentially, the exact opposite point on the Earth’s surface. This is akin to digging a hole through the center of the Earth and arriving at a spot on the other side, known as the antipode. Given that two-thirds of the Earth is covered by oceans, most of our calculations led to aquatic antipodes, primarily in the Pacific Ocean.
Farthest Points from Brazilian Cities
São Paulo
- Distance (KM): 20,032.16
- Antipodal Location: Piece of the Pacific Ocean, east of the islands of Okinawa, in the extreme south of Japan
Fortaleza
- Distance (KM): 20,037.38
- Antipodal Location: Part of the Pacific Ocean north of Papua New Guinea
Brasília
- Distance (KM): 20,035.03
- Antipodal Location: Part of the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines
Porto Alegre
- Distance (KM): 20,029.11
- Antipodal Location: Piece of the East China Sea, west of the Tanega–Shima Islands, in the south of the main island of Japan
Manaus
- Distance (KM): 20,037.42
- Antipodal Location: Sea between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi, which belong to the archipelago of Indonesia
Conclusion
Understanding the farthest points from major Brazilian cities offers a fascinating perspective on the vastness of our planet. It demonstrates how interconnected our world truly is, even at its most distant corners.