Qibla Direction in Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand

Find the accurate Qibla direction from Nelson toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Qibla Direction Details

Qibla bearing 257.7° from true north
Direction West-Southwest (WSW)
Qibla diagram N S W E
Distance to Kaaba 15,149 km

Location Information

Latitude-41.2708
Longitude173.2840
Elevation11 m
Time zonePacific/Auckland

How to Face Qibla in Nelson

From Nelson, the Qibla direction toward the Kaaba in Makkah is 257.7° clockwise from true north, which corresponds to the West-Southwest (WSW) direction. Use a compass aligned with true north or an online Qibla compass to ensure accurate orientation during prayer.

Accuracy notes

This Qibla direction is calculated using great-circle geometry based on geographic coordinates. Magnetic declination is not included.

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