Farthest City from Jerusalem: Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand is the farthest major city from Jerusalem.

Distance

• Great-circle distance: ~14,085 km (8,752 miles)
• Antipodal proximity: Jerusalem (31.8°N, 35.2°E) → Antipode: 31.8°S, 144.8°W (South Pacific). Auckland (36.8°S, 174.8°E) is near-opposite.

Other Distant Cities (Top 5)

Context

• All top 20 farthest cities are in New Zealand
• Flight: ~24–30 hours with connections (no direct)
• Time difference: 10–12 hours (seasonal)

Jerusalem's antipode is in the ocean; New Zealand's South Island cities are the closest major landmasses to the antipode.