Antipode of Lisbon
Antipode of Lisbon
The antipode of Lisbon is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of New Zealand and relatively close to the Chatham Rise region.
If you were to draw a straight line from Lisbon through the center of the Earth, it would emerge in open ocean in the Southern Hemisphere, near—but not directly on—land.
Coordinates
Lisbon
Latitude: 38.7223° N (38° 43′ 20″ N)
Longitude: 9.1393° W (9° 8′ 22″ W)
Antipode of Lisbon
Latitude: 38.7223° S (38° 43′ 20″ S)
Longitude: 170.8607° E (170° 51′ 39″ E)
Location: South Pacific Ocean (east of New Zealand)
These coordinates represent the exact geographic opposite of Lisbon on Earth’s surface.
Why does Lisbon’s antipode fall near New Zealand?
Lisbon lies on the western edge of continental Europe, close to the Atlantic Ocean. When its latitude is inverted and its longitude shifted 180 degrees, the antipodal point falls on the far side of the Pacific, near New Zealand.
While a few European cities have antipodes that reach land, Lisbon’s antipode lands just offshore — illustrating how narrowly some locations miss becoming land-to-land antipodes.
A geographic contrast
One point is a sunlit Atlantic capital shaped by hills, river views, and maritime history.
The other lies beneath vast Pacific skies, surrounded by deep ocean, tectonic ridges, and long distances to the nearest coastline.
Opposite in position — and closely aligned, yet still separated by water.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lisbon antipodal to New Zealand?
Not exactly. Lisbon’s antipode lies in the Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand, but does not fall directly on land.
Is Lisbon close to having a land antipode?
Yes. Lisbon is one of the European cities whose antipode comes relatively close to land without quite reaching it.
Do other Iberian cities have similar antipodes?
Yes. Cities in Portugal and western Spain often have antipodes near New Zealand or nearby Pacific waters.
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