What is the antipode of Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

The antipode of Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia (5.36301°, 100.4667°) is located near Chulucanas, Peru (-5.0925°, -80.1625°). The antipodal distance is approximately 75.90 km.

What is on the opposite side of the world from Bukit Mertajam?

On the exact opposite side of the Earth from Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia, you would find a point in the ocean or land near Chulucanas, Peru. This is calculated by inverting the latitude and adding/subtracting 180° from the longitude.

Antipode of Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia – Opposite Side of Earth

About the Antipode of Bukit Mertajam

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. For Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia (population: 212,329), located at coordinates 5.3630°, 100.4667°, the antipodal point falls near Chulucanas, Peru (population: 68,835).

How is the Antipode Calculated?

To find the antipode of any location:

Latitude: Invert the sign (5.3630° becomes -5.3630°)
Longitude: Add or subtract 180° (100.4667° becomes -80.1625°)

The exact antipodal coordinates for Bukit Mertajam are -5.3630°, -79.5333°.

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