Singapore Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Singapore City and you would surface in Ecuador, the point on the planet exactly opposite Singapore.
What is the antipode of Singapore?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Singapore City, the antipode of Singapore sits at 1.4S 76.2W in Ecuador. That makes Singapore and Ecuador antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Singapore's Antipode
What is the antipode of Singapore?
The antipode of Singapore, measured from Singapore City, is at 1.4S 76.2W, which lies in Ecuador.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Singapore, where would you come out?
You would surface in Ecuador, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Singapore City.
Why is Singapore's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Singapore and Ecuador is uncommon and worth noting.