Antipode of Dubai
Antipode of Dubai
The antipode of Dubai 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 Dubai through the center of the Earth, it would emerge in open ocean in the Southern Hemisphere, in a remote region defined by vast distances and deep water.
Coordinates
Dubai
Latitude: 25.2048° N (25° 12′ 17″ N)
Longitude: 55.2708° E (55° 16′ 15″ E)
Antipode of Dubai
Latitude: 25.2048° S (25° 12′ 17″ S)
Longitude: 124.7292° W (124° 43′ 45″ W)
Location: South Pacific Ocean (east of New Zealand)
These coordinates represent the exact geographic opposite of Dubai on Earth’s surface.
Why does Dubai’s antipode fall in the Pacific Ocean?
Dubai sits on the Arabian Peninsula, well north of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian. When its position is inverted across the globe, the antipodal point falls deep into the South Pacific Ocean.
Because the Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, many cities in the Middle East and Central Asia have antipodes that lie in remote Pacific waters rather than on land.
A geographic contrast
One point is a desert city defined by heat, coastline, and rapid vertical growth.
The other lies beneath wide Pacific skies, surrounded by deep water, long ocean swells, and some of the most isolated regions on the planet.
Opposite in position — and radically different in environment.
Frequently asked questions
What is an antipode?
An antipode is the point on Earth’s surface directly opposite another location, connected by a straight line through the planet’s center.
Is Dubai antipodal to any country?
No. Dubai’s antipode lies in the South Pacific Ocean and does not fall on land.
Do other Middle Eastern cities have Pacific antipodes?
Yes. Many cities in the Middle East have antipodes located in the Pacific Ocean due to Earth’s land distribution.
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