Qibla Direction in Jayapura
The Qibla in Jayapura, Indonesia is 291.3° from true north (WNW), about 11,235 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Jayapura
- Qibla (true north)
- 291.3° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 288.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.7° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 11,235 km
- Coordinates
- -2.5916, 140.6690
To pray in Jayapura, face WNW, precisely 291.3° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 11,235 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Jayapura the magnetic declination is about 2.7° east, so your compass should read roughly 288.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Jayapura
What is the Qibla direction in Jayapura?
In Jayapura, the Qibla direction is 291.3° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 288.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.7° east.
How far is Jayapura from Makkah?
Jayapura is approximately 11,235 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 Jayapura?
Face WNW (291.3° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.