141st meridian west
The meridian 141° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean, North America, the Pacific Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica to the South Pole.
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141st meridian west
The 141st meridian west forms a great circle with the 39th meridian east.
Part of the border between the United States (Alaska) and Canada (Yukon) is defined by the meridian.[1]
From Pole to Pole
Starting at the North Pole and heading south to the South Pole, the 141st meridian west passes through:
Co-ordinates Country, territory or sea Notes 90°0′N 141°0′W Arctic Ocean 73°40′N 141°0′W Beaufort Sea 69°39′N 141°0′W United States / Canada borderAlaska / Yukon 60°19′N 141°0′W United StatesAlaska (Yakutat City and Borough) 59°46′N 141°0′W Pacific Ocean Passing just west of Eiao island, French Polynesia (at 8°0′S 140°43′W)
Passing just east of Napuka atoll, French Polynesia (at 14°11′S 141°10′W)
Passing just west of Fangatau atoll, French Polynesia (at 15°49′S 140°53′W)
Passing just west of Amanu atoll, French Polynesia (at 17°51′S 140°50′W)18°4′S 141°0′W French PolynesiaHao atoll 18°11′S 141°0′W Pacific Ocean Passing just west of Paraoa atoll, French Polynesia (at 19°7′S 140°43′W)
Passing just east of Manuhangi atoll, French Polynesia (at 19°12′S 141°13′W)60°0′S 141°0′W Southern Ocean 75°35′S 141°0′W Antarctica Unclaimed territory
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