Fiji Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Suva and you would surface in Mali, the point on the planet exactly opposite Fiji.
Suva: 18.1S 178.4E
Antipode: 18.1N 1.6W (Mali)
What is the antipode of Fiji?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Suva, the antipode of Fiji sits at 18.1N 1.6W in Mali. That makes Fiji and Mali antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fiji's Antipode
What is the antipode of Fiji?
The antipode of Fiji, measured from Suva, is at 18.1N 1.6W, which lies in Mali.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Fiji, where would you come out?
You would surface in Mali, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Suva.
Why is Fiji's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Fiji and Mali is uncommon and worth noting.