Distance from Equator by Country or City
To find the distance of any country, city, or place from the equator, enter a name or select from the dropdown menu, then click the Calculate Distance.
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Distance and Coordinate Details
Total Cities50,367
Total Countries232
⬆️ Northern Hemisphere43,221 cities
⬇️ Southern Hemisphere7,146 cities
How to UseEnter a location above and click Calculate
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Data Source50,000+ cities worldwide
FAQs
How is distance from the equator calculated?
The distance from the equator is calculated based on the latitude of the location. Each degree of latitude is around 69 miles (111 km). The distance is measured from the equator line at 0° latitude.
What is the distance from the equator to the North Pole?
The distance from the equator to the North Pole is around 6,215 miles, or 10,000 kilometers. The North Pole is located at 90° North latitude.
What is the distance from the equator to the South Pole?
The distance from the equator to the South Pole is around 6,215 miles, or 10,000 kilometers. The South Pole is located at 90° South latitude.