Qibla Direction in Purwokerto
The Qibla in Purwokerto, Indonesia is 294.9° from true north (WNW), about 8,218 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Purwokerto
- Qibla (true north)
- 294.9° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 294.1°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.8° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 8,218 km
- Coordinates
- -7.4314, 109.2475
To pray in Purwokerto, face WNW, precisely 294.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 8,218 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Purwokerto the magnetic declination is about 0.8° east, so your compass should read roughly 294.1° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Purwokerto
What is the Qibla direction in Purwokerto?
In Purwokerto, the Qibla direction is 294.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 294.1°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.8° east.
How far is Purwokerto from Makkah?
Purwokerto is approximately 8,218 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 Purwokerto?
Face WNW (294.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.