The antipode of Paris

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

48.86°S, 177.65°W
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Where exactly is it?

Paris's antipode sits at 48.86°S, 177.65°W, in the southern hemisphere, west of Greenwich. That places it in or near the Pacific Ocean.

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

What's actually there?

Paris'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 Bollons Island, an island in New Zealand, roughly 271 km away.

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Frequently asked

What is the antipode of Paris?
The antipode of Paris, France is the point on Earth's surface directly opposite it, at 48.86°S, 177.65°W — in or near the Pacific Ocean, in the southern hemisphere, west of Greenwich.
How far is Paris 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 Paris, where would you come out?
You'd emerge at 48.86°S, 177.65°W, in open water in or near the Pacific Ocean. The nearest named land is Bollons Island, an island in New Zealand, about 271 km away.

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