Brunei Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Bandar Seri Begawan and you would surface in Brazil, the point on the planet exactly opposite Brunei.
What is the antipode of Brunei?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Bandar Seri Begawan, the antipode of Brunei sits at 4.9S 65.0W in Brazil. That makes Brunei and Brazil antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brunei's Antipode
What is the antipode of Brunei?
The antipode of Brunei, measured from Bandar Seri Begawan, is at 4.9S 65.0W, which lies in Brazil.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Brunei, where would you come out?
You would surface in Brazil, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Bandar Seri Begawan.
Why is Brunei's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Brunei and Brazil is uncommon and worth noting.