South Pole - Wikipedia
The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is the southernmost point on Earth and lies antipodally on the opposite side of Earth from the North Pole, at a distance of 20,004 km (12,430 miles) in all directions. It is one of the two points where Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. Situated on the continent of Antarctica, i… See more
Fly to the South Pole 2024/2025 - PolarQuest
We are a short flight from Mt Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, and just over 600 miles (1000 km) from our nearest neighbors, the South Pole. Majestic peaks rise in all directions, offering scenic excursions, technical climbs and ski tours.
South Pole Traverse - Wikipedia
The South Pole Traverse, also called the South Pole Overland Traverse, is an approximately 995-mile-long (1,601 km) flagged route over compacted snow and ice in Antarctica that links McMurdo Station on the coast to the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, both operated by the National Science Foundation of the United States. It was constructed by levelling snow and fillin…
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South Pole - National Geographic Society
Oct 19, 2023 · From the South Pole, all directions are north. Its latitude is 90 degrees south, and all lines of longitude meet there (as well as at the North Pole). The South Pole is located on Antarctica, one of Earth's seven continents.
Geographic South Pole sign | Polar Media Archive
The sign at the geographic South Pole. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica.
Travel to the South Pole - Antarctic Logistics
Oct 9, 2023 · When most people talk about the South Pole they mean the Geographic South Pole, but there are actually four South Poles to consider: geographic, magnetic, geomagnetic, and the Pole of Relative Inaccessibility. …
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South Pole Flights | Antarctica Flights & Trips
Embark on a flight to the South Pole, where all 360 lines of longitude meet and in a few steps you can walk around the world. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South, the ultimate goal of polar explorers Amundsen and Scott.
South Pole | Definition, Location, Explorers, & Facts
Nov 15, 2024 · South Pole, the southern end of the Earth’s axis, lying in Antarctica, about 300 miles (480 km) south of the Ross Ice Shelf. This geographic South Pole does not coincide with the magnetic South Pole, from which …
The South Pole - Antarctica
Where is the South Pole, What is There? The pole is situated about 1,300km (800 miles) inland from the nearest open sea, it is at an altitude of 2,835m (9,300ft) above sea level due to the enormous thickness of the Antarctic ice sheet.
South Pole - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
We offer two ways to reach the southernmost point on earth, by air and by ski. Fly to 90° South aboard a ski-equipped aircraft or embrace the spirit of early explorers with one of our challenging ski expeditions to the South Pole.