Cambodia Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Angkor Wat and you would surface in Peru, the point on the planet exactly opposite Cambodia.
Angkor Wat: 13.4N 103.9E
Antipode: 13.4S 76.1W (Peru)
What is the antipode of Cambodia?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Angkor Wat, the antipode of Cambodia sits at 13.4S 76.1W in Peru. That makes Cambodia and Peru antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cambodia's Antipode
What is the antipode of Cambodia?
The antipode of Cambodia, measured from Angkor Wat, is at 13.4S 76.1W, which lies in Peru.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Cambodia, where would you come out?
You would surface in Peru, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Angkor Wat.
Why is Cambodia's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Cambodia and Peru is uncommon and worth noting.