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Qibla direction in North Maluku

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

In short

From North Maluku the qibla is towards the west: 291.41° from true north in Ternate. Across the region the bearing runs from 291° to 292°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 6 cities in North Maluku, 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 North Maluku

City Qibla from true north
Ternate 291.41° · west
Tobelo 291.38° · west
Sanana 291.57° · west
Kawasi 291.49° · west
Sofifi 291.41° · west
Daruba 291.37° · west

All 6 cities in North Maluku

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in North Maluku?

Towards the west. In Ternate it is 291.41°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of North Maluku lie between 291° and 292°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in North Maluku?

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.