Indonesia Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Jakarta and you would surface in Colombia, the point on the planet exactly opposite Indonesia.
Jakarta: 6.2S 106.8E
Antipode: 6.2N 73.2W (Colombia)
What is the antipode of Indonesia?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Jakarta, the antipode of Indonesia sits at 6.2N 73.2W in Colombia. That makes Indonesia and Colombia antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Indonesia's Antipode
What is the antipode of Indonesia?
The antipode of Indonesia, measured from Jakarta, is at 6.2N 73.2W, which lies in Colombia.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Indonesia, where would you come out?
You would surface in Colombia, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Jakarta.
Why is Indonesia's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Indonesia and Colombia is uncommon and worth noting.