Pole of inaccessibility

A pole of inaccessibility is a point on the Earth that is the farthest away from any area of land or water. It is usually measured as the farthest distance from the nearest coastline or land mass. It is important to know this location because it can tell us how far away an area is on the Earth. This can help scientists and explorers plan how to get to very remote areas or to understand how far their research or exploration will have to go.