Qibla Direction in Nouakchott
Mauritania · 5,822 km to Makkah
76.5°
east-northeast (ENE) from true north
The Qibla direction from Nouakchott, Mauritania is 76.5° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). Makkah is 5,822 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Nouakchott?
76.5° clockwise from true north, i.e. east-northeast.
How far is Nouakchott from Makkah?
About 5,822 km (3,618 miles) along a great circle.
How do I use this bearing with a compass?
Hold the compass flat, turn until the needle points north, then face the bearing shown. Phone compasses can be affected by metal and magnets nearby, so calibrate first.
Great-circle bearing to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) from 18.0858°, -15.9785°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.