Bearing
256.2°
Qibla direction for Kaikoura
Need the right Qibla angle in Kaikoura, New Zealand? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Southwest
Distance to Makkah
15,152 km
Coordinates
42.4 S, 173.7 E
Qibla direction in major cities of New Zealand
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across New Zealand. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Kaikoura | 256.2°West-Southwest |
| Blenheim | 256.8°West-Southwest |
| Richmond | 257.7°West-Southwest |
| Nelson | 257.7°West-Southwest |
| Kairaki | 256°West-Southwest |
| Christchurch | 255.9°West-Southwest |
| Wellington | 256.4°West-Southwest |
| Lower Hutt | 256.3°West-Southwest |
| Rolleston | 256.1°West-Southwest |
| Porirua | 256.5°West-Southwest |
| Upper Hutt | 256.3°West-Southwest |
| Westport | 258.6°West-Southwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Kaikoura
Looking for the Qibla direction in Kaikoura? Set your compass to 256.2° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Southwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 42.4 S and longitude 173.7 E of Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura, New Zealand is 256.2° from true north, facing West-Southwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.