Qibla Direction in Pietermaritzburg
South Africa · 5,764 km to Makkah
11.2°
north (N) from true north
The Qibla direction from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 11.2° from true north — north (N). Makkah is 5,764 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Pietermaritzburg?
11.2° clockwise from true north, i.e. north.
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Makkah?
About 5,764 km (3,582 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 -29.6168°, 30.3928°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.