Bearing
257.7°
Qibla direction for Nelson
Need the right Qibla angle in Nelson, 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
15,149 km
Coordinates
41.3 S, 173.3 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 |
|---|---|
| Nelson | 257.7°West-Southwest |
| Richmond | 257.7°West-Southwest |
| Blenheim | 256.8°West-Southwest |
| Wellington | 256.4°West-Southwest |
| Kaikoura | 256.2°West-Southwest |
| Porirua | 256.5°West-Southwest |
| Lower Hutt | 256.3°West-Southwest |
| Paraparaumu Beach | 256.6°West-Southwest |
| Upper Hutt | 256.3°West-Southwest |
| Paraparaumu | 256.6°West-Southwest |
| Westport | 258.6°West-Southwest |
| Waikanae | 256.6°West-Southwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Nelson
Looking for the Qibla direction in Nelson? Set your compass to 257.7° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Southwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 41.3 S and longitude 173.3 E of Nelson 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 Nelson, New Zealand is 257.7° from true north, facing West-Southwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.