New Zealand Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Auckland and you would surface in Spain, the point on the planet exactly opposite New Zealand.
Auckland: 36.9S 174.8E
Antipode: 36.9N 5.2W (Spain)
What is the antipode of New Zealand?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Auckland, the antipode of New Zealand sits at 36.9N 5.2W in Spain. That makes New Zealand and Spain antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Zealand's Antipode
What is the antipode of New Zealand?
The antipode of New Zealand, measured from Auckland, is at 36.9N 5.2W, which lies in Spain.
If you dug straight through the Earth from New Zealand, where would you come out?
You would surface in Spain, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Auckland.
Why is New Zealand's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like New Zealand and Spain is uncommon and worth noting.