India Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Taj Mahal, Agra and you would surface in the Pacific Ocean, the point on the planet exactly opposite India.
What is the antipode of India?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Taj Mahal, Agra, the antipode of India sits at 27.2S 102.0W, out in the Pacific Ocean. Like most of the planet's land, India's antipode falls in open water, a reminder that oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions about India's Antipode
What is the antipode of India?
The antipode of India, measured from Taj Mahal, Agra, is at 27.2S 102.0W, which lies in the Pacific Ocean.
If you dug straight through the Earth from India, where would you come out?
You would surface in the Pacific Ocean, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Taj Mahal, Agra.
Why is India'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, India included.