Antipode of New York City
Antipode of New York City
The antipode of New York City is located in the Southern Indian Ocean, far from any major landmass.
If you were to draw a straight line from New York City through the center of the Earth, it would emerge in open ocean on the planet’s opposite side.
Coordinates
New York City
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Latitude: 40.7128° N (40° 42′ 46″ N)
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Longitude: 74.0060° W (74° 0′ 21″ W)
Antipode of New York City
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Latitude: 40.7128° S (40° 42′ 46″ S)
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Longitude: 105.9940° E (105° 59′ 38″ E)
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Location: Southern Indian Ocean
These coordinates represent the exact geographic opposite of New York City on Earth’s surface.
Why does New York’s antipode fall in the ocean?
Antipodes are calculated by reversing latitude to the opposite hemisphere and subtracting longitude from 180°. Because the Southern Hemisphere contains far more ocean than land, most Northern Hemisphere cities have antipodes at sea.
New York City follows this global pattern.
A geographic contrast
One point is a dense, vertical city shaped by movement and industry.
The other is a vast, uninhabited ocean shaped only by wind and current.
They are perfectly aligned — yet could not feel further apart.
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 New York’s antipode in China?
No. Despite popular belief, New York’s antipode lies in the Southern Indian Ocean.
Are there any cities opposite New York?
No major cities are located near New York City’s exact antipode.
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