Antipode guide
What Is an Antipode?
An antipode is the exact point on Earth directly opposite another point. If you could draw a perfectly straight line through the center of the planet, the place where it exits is the antipode.
How antipodes are calculated
Latitude changes sign, so north becomes south or south becomes north. Longitude moves 180 degrees around the planet. This is why antipodes can be calculated precisely from coordinates.
Why many antipodes land in water
Most of Earth's surface is water, and land is unevenly distributed between hemispheres. That means many city antipodes land in open water instead of another city.
Why antipodes are interesting
Antipodes are useful for geography puzzles, map exploration, and understanding how coordinates wrap around the globe.
FAQ
What does antipode mean?
An antipode is the point exactly opposite another point on Earth. The two points are connected by a straight line through Earth's center.
How do you calculate an antipode?
Flip the latitude sign and move longitude by 180 degrees while keeping it inside the -180 to 180 degree range.
Can I find my own antipode?
Yes. Antipode.site lets you use your location, search any place, or click the globe to reveal the exact opposite point.