What is the antipode of Taiping, Malaysia?

The antipode of Taiping, Malaysia (4.85°, 100.73333°) is located near Loja, Ecuador (-3.99313°, -79.20422°). The antipodal distance is approximately 95.01 km.

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

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

Antipode of Taiping, Malaysia – Opposite Side of Earth

About the Antipode of Taiping

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. For Taiping, Malaysia (population: 217,647), located at coordinates 4.8500°, 100.7333°, the antipodal point falls near Loja, Ecuador (population: 274,112).

How is the Antipode Calculated?

To find the antipode of any location:

Latitude: Invert the sign (4.8500° becomes -4.8500°)
Longitude: Add or subtract 180° (100.7333° becomes -79.2042°)

The exact antipodal coordinates for Taiping are -4.8500°, -79.2667°.

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