The antipode of London

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

51.51°S, 179.87°E
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Where exactly is it?

London's antipode sits at 51.51°S, 179.87°E, in the southern hemisphere, east of Greenwich. That places it in or near the Pacific Ocean.

It lies roughly 20,015 km from London — 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 London.

What's actually there?

London's antipode falls over open water, in or near the Pacific Ocean — water covers about 71% of the globe, so antipodal land pairs are rare. The nearest named place is South Islet, a small island in New Zealand, roughly 214 km away.

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Frequently asked

What is the antipode of London?
The antipode of London, United Kingdom is the point on Earth's surface directly opposite it, at 51.51°S, 179.87°E — in or near the Pacific Ocean, in the southern hemisphere, east of Greenwich.
How far is London 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 London, where would you come out?
You'd emerge at 51.51°S, 179.87°E, in open water in or near the Pacific Ocean. The nearest named land is South Islet, a small island in New Zealand, about 214 km away.

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