Qibla direction in Nebraska
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Nebraska the qibla is towards the north-east: 42.27° from true north in Omaha. Across the region the bearing runs from 38° to 42°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 12 cities in Nebraska, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Nebraska
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Omaha | 42.27° · north-east |
| Lincoln | 41.76° · north-east |
| Bellevue | 42.33° · north-east |
| Grand Island | 40.37° · north-east |
| Kearney | 39.80° · north-east |
| Fremont | 41.79° · north-east |
| Hastings | 40.40° · north-east |
| Norfolk | 40.93° · north-east |
| North Platte | 38.30° · north-east |
| Columbus | 41.07° · north-east |
All 12 cities in Nebraska
- Bellevue
- Columbus
- Fremont
- Grand Island
- Hastings
- Kearney
- La Vista
- Lincoln
- Norfolk
- North Platte
- Omaha
- Papillion
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Nebraska?
Towards the north-east. In Omaha it is 42.27°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Nebraska lie between 38° and 42°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Nebraska?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.