Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Kingstown and you would surface in the Indian Ocean, the point on the planet exactly opposite Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
What is the antipode of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Kingstown, the antipode of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines sits at 13.2S 118.8E, out in the Indian Ocean. Like most of the planet's land, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's antipode falls in open water, a reminder that oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Antipode
What is the antipode of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The antipode of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, measured from Kingstown, is at 13.2S 118.8E, which lies in the Indian Ocean.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where would you come out?
You would surface in the Indian Ocean, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Kingstown.
Why is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines'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, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines included.