Bearing
287.1°
Qibla direction for Cairns
Need the right Qibla angle in Cairns, Australia? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Northwest
Distance to Makkah
12,293 km
Coordinates
16.9 S, 145.8 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Australia
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Australia. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Cairns | 287.1°West-Northwest |
| Atherton | 287°West-Northwest |
| Port Douglas | 287.3°West-Northwest |
| Innisfail | 286.8°West-Northwest |
| Ingham | 286.4°West-Northwest |
| Townsville | 286°West-Northwest |
| Ayr | 285.7°West-Northwest |
| Charters Towers | 285.8°West-Northwest |
| Bowen | 285.4°West-Northwest |
| Hughenden | 286°West-Northwest |
| Proserpine | 285.1°West-Northwest |
| Mackay | 284.6°West-Northwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Cairns
Looking for the Qibla direction in Cairns? Set your compass to 287.1° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Northwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 16.9 S and longitude 145.8 E of Cairns to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Cairns, Australia is 287.1° from true north, facing West-Northwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.