Antipode of Istanbul
The antipode of Istanbul, Turkey, is the exact point on Earth reached by a straight line through the planet's center.
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Istanbul coordinates
41.00820 deg N
28.97840 deg E
Antipode coordinates
41.00820 deg S
151.02160 deg W
Distance
About 12,742 km through Earth
About 20,015km along Earth's surface arc.
Where is the antipode of Istanbul?
The antipode of Istanbul falls at -41.00820, -151.02160, in the southern and western hemispheres. This opposite point is often ocean or remote land depending on the exact coordinates.
How this antipode is calculated
Latitude changes sign, so north becomes south or south becomes north. Longitude moves 180 degrees around the globe. That gives the exact opposite coordinates shown above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the antipode of Istanbul?
The antipode of Istanbul is the exact point on the opposite side of Earth. It is calculated by flipping latitude and moving longitude by 180 degrees.
How far away is an antipode?
A straight line through Earth is about 12,742 km, which is Earth's approximate diameter. The surface route is much longer because it follows the curve of the planet.
Does the opposite point land on land or ocean?
Many city antipodes land in an ocean because most of Earth is covered by water. Antipode.site shows the exact coordinates so you can inspect the point on the globe.
Can I explore this antipode interactively?
Yes. Open the page in Discover to rotate the globe, inspect the point, and search any other city, landmark, or coordinate.
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Explore it on the globe
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