Chile Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Santiago and you would surface in China, the point on the planet exactly opposite Chile.
Santiago: 33.5S 70.7W
Antipode: 33.5N 109.3E (China)
What is the antipode of Chile?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Santiago, the antipode of Chile sits at 33.5N 109.3E in China. That makes Chile and China antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chile's Antipode
What is the antipode of Chile?
The antipode of Chile, measured from Santiago, is at 33.5N 109.3E, which lies in China.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Chile, where would you come out?
You would surface in China, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Santiago.
Why is Chile's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Chile and China is uncommon and worth noting.