Malaysia Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Kuala Lumpur and you would surface in Ecuador, the point on the planet exactly opposite Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur: 3.1N 101.7E
Antipode: 3.1S 78.3W (Ecuador)
What is the antipode of Malaysia?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Kuala Lumpur, the antipode of Malaysia sits at 3.1S 78.3W in Ecuador. That makes Malaysia and Ecuador antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Malaysia's Antipode
What is the antipode of Malaysia?
The antipode of Malaysia, measured from Kuala Lumpur, is at 3.1S 78.3W, which lies in Ecuador.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Malaysia, where would you come out?
You would surface in Ecuador, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Kuala Lumpur.
Why is Malaysia's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Malaysia and Ecuador is uncommon and worth noting.