What is the antipode of Medan, Indonesia?

The antipode of Medan, Indonesia (3.58333°, 98.66667°) is located near Tumbes, Peru (-3.56694°, -80.45153°). The antipodal distance is approximately 97.99 km.

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

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

Antipode of Medan, Indonesia

The antipode of Medan, Indonesia is located near Tumbes, Peru. The exact antipodal point is at coordinates -3.5669°, -80.4515°, which is approximately 97.99 km from Tumbes.

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About the Antipode of Medan

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. For Medan, Indonesia (population: 2,435,252), located at coordinates 3.5833°, 98.6667°, the antipodal point falls near Tumbes, Peru (population: 96,946).

How is the Antipode Calculated?

To find the antipode of any location:

Latitude: Invert the sign (3.5833° becomes -3.5833°)
Longitude: Add or subtract 180° (98.6667° becomes -80.4515°)

The exact antipodal coordinates for Medan are -3.5833°, -81.3333°.

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