Mongolia Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Ulaanbaatar and you would surface in Chile, the point on the planet exactly opposite Mongolia.
Ulaanbaatar: 47.9N 106.9E
Antipode: 47.9S 73.1W (Chile)
What is the antipode of Mongolia?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Ulaanbaatar, the antipode of Mongolia sits at 47.9S 73.1W in Chile. That makes Mongolia and Chile antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mongolia's Antipode
What is the antipode of Mongolia?
The antipode of Mongolia, measured from Ulaanbaatar, is at 47.9S 73.1W, which lies in Chile.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Mongolia, where would you come out?
You would surface in Chile, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Ulaanbaatar.
Why is Mongolia's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Mongolia and Chile is uncommon and worth noting.