Spain Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Madrid and you would surface in New Zealand, the point on the planet exactly opposite Spain.
Madrid: 40.4N 3.7W
Antipode: 40.4S 176.3E (New Zealand)
What is the antipode of Spain?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Madrid, the antipode of Spain sits at 40.4S 176.3E in New Zealand. That makes Spain and New Zealand antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spain's Antipode
What is the antipode of Spain?
The antipode of Spain, measured from Madrid, is at 40.4S 176.3E, which lies in New Zealand.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Spain, where would you come out?
You would surface in New Zealand, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Madrid.
Why is Spain's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Spain and New Zealand is uncommon and worth noting.