Antipode Calculator
Find the exact opposite point on Earth
Use the Antipode Calculator to find the exact antipode of any city, address, or set of geographic coordinates. An antipode is the point on the Earth’s surface located directly opposite another point, connected by a straight line passing through the planet’s centre.
Enter a location to instantly calculate antipode coordinates in both decimal degrees (DD) and degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS), along with the distance between the two points and nearby geographic context.
Antipode Coordinates Calculator
Calculate the exact antipode coordinates for any city or latitude and longitude.
What is an antipode?
An antipode is the point on the Earth’s surface that lies exactly opposite another location. Two antipodal points are separated by the Earth’s full diameter, meaning they are always approximately 20,015 kilometres (12,430 miles) apart along a great-circle route.
In most cases, an antipode falls in the ocean rather than on land, as the Earth’s landmasses are unevenly distributed across the globe. Only a small number of locations have land-to-land antipodes.
How the Antipode Calculator works
- Enter a location
Type a city name, address, or paste latitude and longitude coordinates. - Calculate the antipode
The calculator reverses the latitude to the opposite hemisphere and shifts the longitude by 180 degrees to find the exact opposite point on Earth. - View detailed results
Results include antipode coordinates (DD and DMS), distance to the antipode, and the nearest geographic context when the antipode lies in water.
This tool uses standard geographic formulas and great-circle calculations for accuracy.
ANTIPODE FAQ
Can two cities be exact antipodes?
Exact city-to-city antipodes are extremely rare. Some locations come close, but most antipodal pairs involve ocean points rather than populated places.
What exactly is an antipode?
It is the point directly opposite another on Earth — connected through the planet’s center. If you could drill straight down through your location, you would emerge at your antipode.
Why do most antipodes fall in the ocean?
Because Earth’s landmasses are clustered on one side of the planet. Over 90% of all antipodes place one point on land and the other in open ocean.
Do any major cities have true land-to-land antipodes?
A few rare pairs exist, including parts of New Zealand ↔ Spain, and parts of Argentina ↔ China. Most large cities do not have a land-based opposite.
Can I share my antipode?
Yes — use the map to find your opposite point, then screenshot or share the coordinates with friends. Yes — use Share Your Antipode to copy a link or generate an image card
