Bearing
291.2°
Qibla direction for Tarakan
Need the right Qibla angle in Tarakan, Indonesia? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
NESW
Direction
West-Northwest
Distance to Makkah
8,612 km
Coordinates
3.3 N, 117.6 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Indonesia
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Indonesia. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Tarakan | 291.2°West-Northwest |
| Tanjung Selor | 291.3°West-Northwest |
| Bontang | 291.9°West-Northwest |
| Samarinda | 292°West-Northwest |
| Balikpapan | 292.2°West-Northwest |
| Palu | 291.9°West-Northwest |
| Puruk Cahu | 292.3°West-Northwest |
| Muara Teweh | 292.3°West-Northwest |
| Putussibau | 292.1°West-Northwest |
| Poso | 291.9°West-Northwest |
| Ampana | 291.7°West-Northwest |
| Buntok | 292.5°West-Northwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Tarakan
Looking for the Qibla direction in Tarakan? Set your compass to 291.2° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Northwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 3.3 N and longitude 117.6 E of Tarakan 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 Tarakan, Indonesia is 291.2° from true north, facing West-Northwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.