# Antipode Calculator

Find the antipodal point on the opposite side of Earth from any location. Enter coordinates or pick a city to see what is diametrically opposite on the globe.

## What this calculates

Ever wondered what is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from where you are? Enter your coordinates (or pick a city) and this calculator instantly shows you the antipodal point. Spoiler: for most people, the answer is ocean.

## Inputs

- **Latitude** (degrees) — min -90, max 90 — Positive = North, Negative = South
- **Longitude** (degrees) — min -180, max 180 — Positive = East, Negative = West
- **Quick Picks** — options: Use coordinates above, New York City, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Paris, Beijing, Rio de Janeiro, Mumbai

## Outputs

- **Antipodal Latitude**
- **Antipodal Longitude**
- **Coordinates** — formatted as text — Formatted coordinates with N/S/E/W
- **Distance Through Earth** — formatted as text — Straight-line distance through Earth's center
- **What's There?** — formatted as text — General area description of the antipodal point

## Details

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface diametrically opposite to your location. If you could dig a tunnel straight through the center of the Earth, you would come out at your antipodal point. The math is simple: negate the latitude and add (or subtract) 180 degrees from the longitude.

Interesting antipode facts:

  - Most of Earth's land has ocean antipodes. Only about 4% of land has land on the opposite side.

  - Spain/New Zealand: One of the few large land-to-land antipodal pairs. Madrid's antipode is near the east coast of New Zealand.

  - Argentina/China: Parts of Argentina and Chile are antipodal to parts of China.

  - Hawaii/Botswana: Honolulu's antipode is in the Kalahari Desert.

  - The word "antipodes" comes from Greek, meaning "opposite feet."

The concept of antipodes was known to the ancient Greeks. Plato described them, and the term has been used in geography since at least the 2nd century.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is an antipode?**

A: An antipode (or antipodal point) is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. It is as far away as you can possibly be while staying on Earth. Any line drawn from a point through the center of Earth emerges at the antipode.

**Q: Is my antipode always in the ocean?**

A: Most likely, yes. About 71% of Earth's surface is water, and land masses are concentrated in the Northern Hemisphere while the Southern Hemisphere is mostly ocean. Only about 4% of the Earth's land surface has land antipodes. If you live in Spain, Portugal, or parts of China, you are among the lucky few with a land antipode.

**Q: How do I find my exact coordinates?**

A: Open Google Maps, right-click on your location, and select the coordinates that appear. On a phone, long-press on your location and the coordinates will show in the search bar. Latitude comes first (positive for North), then longitude (positive for East).

**Q: How far is it to the antipode going around the surface?**

A: The surface distance to your antipode (going the shortest way around Earth) is always about 20,000 km (12,427 miles), which is half of Earth's circumference. The straight-line distance through Earth's center is about 12,742 km (7,918 miles).

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Source: https://vastcalc.com/calculators/everyday/antipode
Category: Everyday Life
Last updated: 2026-04-08