What is the antipode of Mérida, Spain?

The antipode of Mérida, Spain (38.91611°, -6.34366°) is located near New Plymouth, New Zealand (-39.06667°, 174.08333°). The antipodal distance is approximately 40.59 km.

What is on the opposite side of the world from Mérida?

On the exact opposite side of the Earth from Mérida, Spain, you would find a point in the ocean or land near New Plymouth, New Zealand. This is calculated by inverting the latitude and adding/subtracting 180° from the longitude.

Antipode of Mérida, Spain – Opposite Side of Earth

About the Antipode of Mérida

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. For Mérida, Spain (population: 59,352), located at coordinates 38.9161°, -6.3437°, the antipodal point falls near New Plymouth, New Zealand (population: 87,300).

How is the Antipode Calculated?

To find the antipode of any location:

Latitude: Invert the sign (38.9161° becomes -38.9161°)
Longitude: Add or subtract 180° (-6.3437° becomes 174.0833°)

The exact antipodal coordinates for Mérida are -38.9161°, 173.6563°.

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