From New Zealand Gisborne, the direction of the Qibla is 256.58° WSW directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in New Zealand Gisborne is 256.58 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for New Zealand Gisborne is calculated as 234.78°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 234.78 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for New Zealand Gisborne on the map below. If you are near Gisborne, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of New Zealand Gisborne
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Gisborne toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for New Zealand Gisborne : 256.58°
The distance between New Zealand Gisborne and Mecca is 15,606 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for New Zealand Gisborne with a Real Compass
The direction indicated on a compass is found by including the declination angle to determine magnetic north relative to true geographic north. Below is the Qibla angle value relative to magnetic north using a real compass. The direction indicated by the compass needle is the direction relative to magnetic north.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
The compass circle measures between 0° and 360°, and the angle increases clockwise, starting from north.
Direction
Name
Angle (Degrees)
Explanation
N
North
0°
It is the starting direction of angle measurement.
E
East
90°
The direction reached by turning 90° clockwise from north.
S
South
180°
The exact opposite direction of north.
W
West
270°
The exact opposite direction to the east.
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
234.78° › Direction turning 234.78° to the right from the north