Samoa Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Apia and you would surface in Niger, the point on the planet exactly opposite Samoa.
Apia: 13.8S 171.8W
Antipode: 13.8N 8.2E (Niger)
What is the antipode of Samoa?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Apia, the antipode of Samoa sits at 13.8N 8.2E in Niger. That makes Samoa and Niger antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Samoa's Antipode
What is the antipode of Samoa?
The antipode of Samoa, measured from Apia, is at 13.8N 8.2E, which lies in Niger.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Samoa, where would you come out?
You would surface in Niger, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Apia.
Why is Samoa's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Samoa and Niger is uncommon and worth noting.