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Antarctica Travel Guide

Trek Zone
32°F
Wednesday
34°F
Thursday

Season Note

Are December and January good months to visit Antarctica?

12

December

High
season

1

January

High
season

Did you know?

The surface area of Antarctica is 5.41 mil. mi², which puts the territory in position number 2 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Davis Station (AQ) and Washington D.C. (US) is 10181 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Davis Station click here

Davis Station
Davis Station
McMurdo Station
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
10181
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in Antarctica on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

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A Brief History of Antarctica

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Area

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Ranking
5.41 mil. mi²
It is approximately 147% of the territory of United States.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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