Antipode of Amsterdam
Antipode of Amsterdam
The antipode of Amsterdam is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of New Zealand and far from any major landmass.
If you were to draw a straight line from Amsterdam through the center of the Earth, it would emerge in open ocean in the Southern Hemisphere, in a remote stretch of the Pacific defined by deep water and vast distances.
Coordinates
Amsterdam
Latitude: 52.3676° N (52° 22′ 3″ N)
Longitude: 4.9041° E (4° 54′ 15″ E)
Antipode of Amsterdam
Latitude: 52.3676° S (52° 22′ 3″ S)
Longitude: 175.0959° W (175° 5′ 45″ W)
Location: South Pacific Ocean (east of New Zealand)
These coordinates represent the exact geographic opposite of Amsterdam on Earth’s surface.
Why does Amsterdam’s antipode fall in the Pacific Ocean?
Amsterdam sits in north-western Europe, close to the Prime Meridian and well above the equator. When its latitude is inverted and its longitude shifted by 180 degrees, the antipodal point lands deep in the South Pacific Ocean.
Because Europe occupies a relatively small portion of the globe compared to the vast expanse of the Pacific, many European cities — especially those inland or near the Prime Meridian — have antipodes that fall far from land.
A geographic contrast
One point is a low-lying canal city shaped by water management, trade, and dense urban form.
The other lies beneath wide Pacific skies, surrounded by deep ocean, distant island chains, and long, uninterrupted horizons.
Opposite in position — and fundamentally different in geography.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amsterdam antipodal to any country?
No. Amsterdam’s antipode lies in the South Pacific Ocean and does not fall on land.
Do other cities in the Netherlands have similar antipodes?
Yes. Most cities in the Netherlands have antipodes located in the Pacific Ocean due to Europe’s position in the Northern Hemisphere.
Is Amsterdam’s antipode near New Zealand?
It lies east of New Zealand but remains offshore, in open ocean rather than on land.
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