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

On the exact opposite side of the Earth from Sampang, Indonesia, you would find a point in the ocean or land near Caicara del Orinoco, Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep. of. This is calculated by inverting the latitude and adding/subtracting 180° from the longitude.

Antipode of Sampang, Indonesia – Opposite Side of Earth

Q: What is the antipode of Sampang, Indonesia?

The antipode of Sampang, Indonesia (-7.1872°, 113.2394°) is located near Caicara del Orinoco, Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep. of (7.63501°, -66.16815°). The antipodal distance is approximately 82.04 km.

About the Antipode of Sampang

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. For Sampang, Indonesia (population: 53,269), located at coordinates -7.1872°, 113.2394°, the antipodal point falls near Caicara del Orinoco, Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep. of (population: 67,277).

How is the Antipode Calculated?

To find the antipode of any location:

Latitude: Invert the sign (-7.1872° becomes 7.1872°)
Longitude: Add or subtract 180° (113.2394° becomes -66.1681°)

The exact antipodal coordinates for Sampang are 7.1872°, -66.7606°.

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