Qibla Direction in Semarang
The Qibla in Semarang, Indonesia is 294.5° from true north (WNW), about 8,314 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Semarang
- Qibla (true north)
- 294.5° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 293.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.8° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 8,314 km
- Coordinates
- -6.9667, 110.4167
To pray in Semarang, face WNW, precisely 294.5° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 8,314 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Semarang the magnetic declination is about 0.8° 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 Semarang
What is the Qibla direction in Semarang?
In Semarang, the Qibla direction is 294.5° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 293.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.8° east.
How far is Semarang from Makkah?
Semarang is approximately 8,314 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 Semarang?
Face WNW (294.5° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.