Qibla direction in East Nusa Tenggara
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From East Nusa Tenggara the qibla is towards the west: 292.18° from true north in Kupang. Across the region the bearing runs from 292° to 293°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 12 cities in East Nusa Tenggara, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of East Nusa Tenggara
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Kupang | 292.18° · west |
| Labuan Bajo | 292.77° · north-west |
| Maumere | 292.36° · west |
| Ende | 292.48° · west |
| Atambua | 291.93° · west |
| Kefamenanu | 292.00° · west |
| Ruteng | 292.68° · north-west |
| Soe | 292.05° · west |
| Waingapu | 292.81° · north-west |
| Tambolaka | 293.00° · north-west |
All 12 cities in East Nusa Tenggara
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in East Nusa Tenggara?
Towards the west. In Kupang it is 292.18°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of East Nusa Tenggara lie between 292° and 293°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in East Nusa Tenggara?
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.