Qibla Direction in Bandar Seri Begawan
The Qibla in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei is 290.9° from true north (WNW), about 8,269 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Bandar Seri Begawan
- Qibla (true north)
- 290.9° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 291.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.5° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 8,269 km
- Coordinates
- 4.9031, 114.9398
To pray in Bandar Seri Begawan, face WNW, precisely 290.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 8,269 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Bandar Seri Begawan the magnetic declination is about 0.5° west, so your compass should read roughly 291.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Bandar Seri Begawan
What is the Qibla direction in Bandar Seri Begawan?
In Bandar Seri Begawan, the Qibla direction is 290.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 291.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.5° west.
How far is Bandar Seri Begawan from Makkah?
Bandar Seri Begawan is approximately 8,269 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Bandar Seri Begawan?
Face WNW (290.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.