The antipode of Chicago

Drill straight through the center of the Earth from Chicago, USA and you'd surface on the exact opposite side of the planet — its antipode.

41.88°S, 92.37°E
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Where exactly is it?

Chicago's antipode sits at 41.88°S, 92.37°E, in the southern hemisphere, east of Greenwich. That places it in or near the Indian Ocean.

It lies roughly 20,015 km from Chicago — about as far apart as two points on Earth can possibly be. And the relationship is symmetric: the antipode of that spot is, of course, right back here in Chicago.

What's actually there?

Chicago's antipode falls over open water, in or near the Indian Ocean — water covers about 71% of the globe, so antipodal land pairs are rare. The nearest named place is Pointe de Hutchinson, a locality in France, roughly 1,303 km away.

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Frequently asked

What is the antipode of Chicago?
The antipode of Chicago, USA is the point on Earth's surface directly opposite it, at 41.88°S, 92.37°E — in or near the Indian Ocean, in the southern hemisphere, east of Greenwich.
How far is Chicago from its antipode?
About 20,015 km — essentially half the Earth's circumference, the furthest any two points on the planet can be. A nonstop flight would take roughly 24h 33m, though no single route actually covers it.
If you dug straight down from Chicago, where would you come out?
You'd emerge at 41.88°S, 92.37°E, in open water in or near the Indian Ocean. The nearest named land is Pointe de Hutchinson, a locality in France, about 1,303 km away.

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