Qibla Direction in Kuching
The Qibla in Kuching, Malaysia is 292.1° from true north (WNW), about 7,932 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Kuching
- Qibla (true north)
- 292.1° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 291.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.2° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 7,932 km
- Coordinates
- 1.5533, 110.3592
To pray in Kuching, face WNW, precisely 292.1° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 7,932 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Kuching the magnetic declination is about 0.2° east, so your compass should read roughly 291.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Kuching
What is the Qibla direction in Kuching?
In Kuching, the Qibla direction is 292.1° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 291.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.2° east.
How far is Kuching from Makkah?
Kuching is approximately 7,932 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 Kuching?
Face WNW (292.1° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.