Antigua and Barbuda Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Saint John's and you would surface in the Indian Ocean, the point on the planet exactly opposite Antigua and Barbuda.
What is the antipode of Antigua and Barbuda?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Saint John's, the antipode of Antigua and Barbuda sits at 17.1S 118.2E, out in the Indian Ocean. Like most of the planet's land, Antigua and Barbuda's antipode falls in open water, a reminder that oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Antigua and Barbuda's Antipode
What is the antipode of Antigua and Barbuda?
The antipode of Antigua and Barbuda, measured from Saint John's, is at 17.1S 118.2E, which lies in the Indian Ocean.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Antigua and Barbuda, where would you come out?
You would surface in the Indian Ocean, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Saint John's.
Why is Antigua and Barbuda's antipode in the ocean?
Oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth and land is unevenly spread, so about 85 percent of all land has its antipode at sea, Antigua and Barbuda included.