Antipode of Melbourne

Antipode of Melbourne

The antipode of Melbourne is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, close to the Azores.

If you were to draw a straight line from Melbourne through the center of the Earth, it would emerge in open ocean on the opposite side of the planet, relatively near land but still offshore.

Coordinates

Melbourne

• Latitude: 37.8136° S (37° 48′ 49″ S)

• Longitude: 144.9631° E (144° 57′ 47″ E)

Antipode of Melbourne

• Latitude: 37.8136° N (37° 48′ 49″ N)

• Longitude: 35.0369° W (35° 2′ 13″ W)

• Location: North Atlantic Ocean (near the Azores)

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

Why does Melbourne’s antipode fall near the Azores?

Australia sits broadly opposite Europe and the North Atlantic. As a result, Melbourne’s antipode lands closer to land than most major cities, but the precise point still falls in the ocean.

Like Sydney, Melbourne’s antipode approaches land without reaching it.

A geographic contrast

One point is a temperate southern city shaped by seasons, culture, and urban rhythm.
The other lies in the open Atlantic, shaped by currents, weather systems, and distance.

Near to land — yet still separated by deep water.

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 Melbourne antipodal to Europe?

Not exactly. Melbourne’s antipode lies in the North Atlantic Ocean, near the Azores, but not on land.

Is Melbourne unusual among major cities?

Yes. Its antipode lies closer to land than most, though it still falls offshore.

Explore more

• Antipode Map

• Antipode of Sydney

• Antipode of London