Qibla Direction in Tangerang
The Qibla in Tangerang, Indonesia is 295.2° from true north (WNW), about 7,897 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Tangerang
- Qibla (true north)
- 295.2° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 294.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.6° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 7,897 km
- Coordinates
- -6.1783, 106.6319
To pray in Tangerang, face WNW, precisely 295.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 7,897 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Tangerang the magnetic declination is about 0.6° 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 Tangerang
What is the Qibla direction in Tangerang?
In Tangerang, the Qibla direction is 295.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 294.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.6° east.
How far is Tangerang from Makkah?
Tangerang is approximately 7,897 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 Tangerang?
Face WNW (295.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.