Antipode of Bangkok
Antipode of Bangkok
The antipode of Bangkok is located on land in Peru, making it one of the notable cities whose opposite point does not fall in the ocean.
If you were to draw a straight line from Bangkok through the center of the Earth, it would emerge in central Peru, on the western side of South America.
Coordinates
Bangkok
Latitude: 13.7563° N (13° 45′ 23″ N)
Longitude: 100.5018° E (100° 30′ 6″ E)
Antipode of Bangkok
Latitude: 13.7563° S (13° 45′ 23″ S)
Longitude: 79.4982° W (79° 29′ 53″ W)
Location: Peru (central region)
These coordinates represent the exact geographic opposite of Bangkok on Earth’s surface.
Why is Bangkok’s antipode on land?
Bangkok lies in Southeast Asia at a longitude that aligns closely with western South America on the opposite side of the globe.
Because parts of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador sit almost directly opposite Southeast Asia, several cities in this region — including Bangkok — have antipodes that fall on land rather than in open ocean. This makes Bangkok a relatively rare example of a major city with a land-to-land antipode.
A geographic contrast
One point is a low-lying tropical megacity shaped by rivers, monsoon climate, and dense urban life.
The other lies in the highlands and valleys of western South America, shaped by elevation, aridity, and Pacific-influenced weather patterns.
Opposite in position — yet both firmly grounded on land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bangkok antipodal to Peru?
Yes. Bangkok’s antipode lies on land in central Peru.
Is Bangkok one of the few cities with a land antipode?
Yes. Most cities have antipodes in the ocean; Bangkok is among the smaller group whose opposite point falls on land.
Are other Southeast Asian cities antipodal to South America?
Some are close, but Bangkok is one of the clearer and more frequently referenced land-to-land examples.
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