Qibla Direction in Ambon
The Qibla in Ambon, Indonesia is 291.5° from true north (WNW), about 9,988 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Ambon
- Qibla (true north)
- 291.5° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 291.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.5° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 9,988 km
- Coordinates
- -3.6954, 128.1814
To pray in Ambon, face WNW, precisely 291.5° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 9,988 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Ambon the magnetic declination is about 0.5° east, so your compass should read roughly 291.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Ambon
What is the Qibla direction in Ambon?
In Ambon, the Qibla direction is 291.5° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 291.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.5° east.
How far is Ambon from Makkah?
Ambon is approximately 9,988 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 Ambon?
Face WNW (291.5° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.