Qibla Direction in Kupang
The Qibla in Kupang, Indonesia is 292.2° from true north (WNW), about 9,786 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Kupang
- Qibla (true north)
- 292.2° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 291.2°
- Magnetic declination
- 1.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 9,786 km
- Coordinates
- -10.1772, 123.6070
To pray in Kupang, face WNW, precisely 292.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 9,786 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Kupang the magnetic declination is about 1.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 291.2° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Kupang
What is the Qibla direction in Kupang?
In Kupang, the Qibla direction is 292.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 291.2°, because the magnetic declination here is about 1.0° east.
How far is Kupang from Makkah?
Kupang is approximately 9,786 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 Kupang?
Face WNW (292.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.