Nelson Qibla Direction, New Zealand Nelson Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From New Zealand Nelson, the direction of the Qibla is 257.66° WSW directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in New Zealand Nelson is 257.66 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for New Zealand Nelson is calculated as 234.66°. 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 234.66 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for New Zealand Nelson on the map below. If you are near Nelson, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Nelson toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in New Zealand Nelson is 257.66 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for New Zealand Nelson is calculated as 234.66°. 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 234.66 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for New Zealand Nelson on the map below. If you are near Nelson, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of New Zealand Nelson
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for New Zealand Nelson : 257.66°
Magnetic Declination : 23.00°
Compass Qibla Degree : 234.66° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between New Zealand Nelson and Mecca is 15,149 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for New Zealand Nelson 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.
- 234.66° › Direction turning 234.66° to the right from the north
Places Near New Zealand Nelson
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Stoke | 6.63 Km |
| Blenheim | 62.09 Km |
| Karori | 121.79 Km |
| Wellington | 124.65 Km |
| Porirua | 131.90 Km |
| Lower Hutt | 136.63 Km |
| Wainuiomata | 139.23 Km |
| Upper Hutt | 148.49 Km |
| Paraparaumu | 150.44 Km |
| Levin | 181.60 Km |