Antipode of Auckland

Antipode of Auckland

The antipode of Auckland is located in Spain, near the town of Alaejos in the province of Valladolid.

Auckland is one of the rare major cities whose antipode falls on land rather than in the ocean — a geographic exception.

Coordinates

Auckland

• Latitude: 36.8509° S (36° 51′ 3″ S)

• Longitude: 174.7645° E (174° 45′ 52″ E)

Antipode of Auckland

• Latitude: 36.8509° N (36° 51′ 3″ N)

• Longitude: 5.2355° W (5° 14′ 8″ W)

• Location: Spain (near Alaejos)

These coordinates represent the exact geographic opposite of Auckland on Earth’s surface.

Why does Auckland’s antipode fall on land?

New Zealand lies almost directly opposite parts of southern Europe. This creates one of the most notable land-to-land antipodal alignments on Earth.

As a result, Auckland’s antipode falls inland in Spain rather than in the ocean — a rarity among large cities.

A geographic contrast

One point is a harbour city shaped by volcanic hills, islands, and the Pacific Ocean.
The other lies on the Castilian plateau, shaped by agriculture, elevation, and continental climate.

Separated by the planet’s full diameter — yet connected precisely.

Frequently asked questions

What is an antipode?

An antipode is the point on Earth’s surface directly opposite another point, connected by a straight line through the planet’s center.

Is Auckland antipodal to a city in Spain?

Auckland’s antipode lies near Alaejos, a small town in central Spain, but not directly beneath a major city.

How rare are land-to-land antipodes?

Only a small percentage of cities worldwide have antipodes that fall on land rather than in the ocean.

Explore more

• Antipode Map

• Antipode of Sydney

• Antipode of London