Antipode Finder
Curious what's directly beneath your feet on the other side of the planet? Enter any place or coordinates to find its antipode — pinned on the map with a nearest-place lookup.
The antipode flips latitude's sign and shifts longitude by 180° — about 85% of land antipodes land in the ocean, since oceans cover 71% of Earth's surface.
How to use this tool
Search a city or paste latitude/longitude.
The opposite point appears with its coordinates.
A reverse lookup tells you if it's land or open ocean.
What people use this tool for
Find out what's on the exact opposite side of the world from you.
Demonstrate Earth's spherical geometry with real examples.
Most land antipodes are ocean — verify it for your city.
How it's calculated
The antipode negates latitude and shifts longitude by 180°. A reverse-geocoding lookup (OpenStreetMap Nominatim) identifies the nearest named place — or reports open ocean when none is nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an antipode?
The point diametrically opposite yours on Earth — reached by a straight line through the planet's center.
How is it calculated?
Flip the latitude's sign and add or subtract 180° of longitude.
Why are most antipodes in the ocean?
Oceans cover 71% of Earth's surface, so most land points map to water on the far side.
What is the antipode of New York?
Roughly in the Indian Ocean southwest of Australia.
How far away is my antipode?
Always about 12,742 km through the Earth — half the planet's circumference.
Can I click the map instead of typing?
Yes — click anywhere and the antipode computes from that point.
What does 'open ocean' mean in the result?
No named place was found near the antipode in OpenStreetMap data.
Are there any famous land-to-land antipodes?
Yes — parts of Spain and New Zealand, and Argentina and China, are near-antipodal.