Qibla Direction in Padang
The Qibla in Padang, Indonesia is 294.7° from true north (WNW), about 7,027 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Padang
- Qibla (true north)
- 294.7° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 294.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 7,027 km
- Coordinates
- -0.9471, 100.4172
To pray in Padang, face WNW, precisely 294.7° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 7,027 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Padang the magnetic declination is about 0.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 294.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Padang
What is the Qibla direction in Padang?
In Padang, the Qibla direction is 294.7° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 294.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.0° east.
How far is Padang from Makkah?
Padang is approximately 7,027 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 Padang?
Face WNW (294.7° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.