Antipode of Perth
Antipode of Perth
The antipode of Perth is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Morocco and not far from the Canary Islands.
If you were to draw a straight line from Perth through the center of the Earth, it would emerge in open ocean in the Northern Hemisphere, relatively close to land but still offshore.
Coordinates
Perth
Latitude: 31.9523° S (31° 57′ 8″ S)
Longitude: 115.8613° E (115° 51′ 41″ E)
Antipode of Perth
Latitude: 31.9523° N (31° 57′ 8″ N)
Longitude: 64.1387° W (64° 8′ 19″ W)
Location: North Atlantic Ocean (west of Morocco, near the Canary Islands)
These coordinates represent the exact geographic opposite of Perth on Earth’s surface.
Why does Perth’s antipode fall in the Atlantic Ocean?
Perth lies on the western edge of Australia, facing the Indian Ocean. When its latitude is inverted and its longitude shifted 180 degrees, the antipodal point lands in the North Atlantic.
Western Australian cities are notable because their antipodes often fall closer to land than those of eastern Australian cities, though most still land offshore rather than directly on another continent.
A geographic contrast
One point is a sun-drenched coastal city shaped by desert, beaches, and the Indian Ocean.
The other lies beneath Atlantic skies, surrounded by deep water, slow-moving currents, and distant continental coastlines.
Opposite in position — and dramatically different in climate and setting.
Frequently asked questions
Is Perth antipodal to Africa?
Not exactly. Perth’s antipode lies in the Atlantic Ocean west of North Africa, but does not fall on land.
Is Perth unusual among Australian cities?
Yes. Perth’s antipode lies closer to land than many Australian cities, though it still falls in open ocean.
Is Perth’s antipode near Europe?
It lies well south-west of Europe, in the Atlantic Ocean near the latitude of the Canary Islands.
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