Timor-Leste Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Dili and you would surface in the Atlantic Ocean, the point on the planet exactly opposite Timor-Leste.
What is the antipode of Timor-Leste?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Dili, the antipode of Timor-Leste sits at 8.6N 54.4W, out in the Atlantic Ocean. Like most of the planet's land, Timor-Leste's antipode falls in open water, a reminder that oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Timor-Leste's Antipode
What is the antipode of Timor-Leste?
The antipode of Timor-Leste, measured from Dili, is at 8.6N 54.4W, which lies in the Atlantic Ocean.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Timor-Leste, where would you come out?
You would surface in the Atlantic Ocean, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Dili.
Why is Timor-Leste'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, Timor-Leste included.