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Qibla direction in Central Papua

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Central Papua the qibla is towards the west: 291.02° from true north in Timika. Across the region the bearing runs from 291.0° to 291.2°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 3 cities in Central Papua, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Central Papua

City Qibla from true north
Timika 291.02° · west
Nabire 291.20° · west
Mulia 291.12° · west

All 3 cities in Central Papua

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Central Papua?

Towards the west. In Timika it is 291.02°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Central Papua lie between 291.0° and 291.2°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Central Papua?

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.