Qibla Direction in Pekanbaru
The Qibla in Pekanbaru, Indonesia is 293.8° from true north (WNW), about 7,065 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Pekanbaru
- Qibla (true north)
- 293.8° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 293.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.1° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 7,065 km
- Coordinates
- 0.5071, 101.4478
To pray in Pekanbaru, face WNW, precisely 293.8° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 7,065 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Pekanbaru the magnetic declination is about 0.1° east, so your compass should read roughly 293.7° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Pekanbaru
What is the Qibla direction in Pekanbaru?
In Pekanbaru, the Qibla direction is 293.8° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 293.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.1° east.
How far is Pekanbaru from Makkah?
Pekanbaru is approximately 7,065 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 Pekanbaru?
Face WNW (293.8° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.