Qibla Direction in Nouakchott

The qibla direction in Nouakchott is 76.5° from true north — toward the East-northeast — and the Kaaba is about 5,822 km away.

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76.5° from true north (East-northeast) · 5,822 km to the Kaaba
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How to Face the Qibla in Nouakchott

Face 76.5° from true north, i.e. toward the East-northeast. Use a compass — or the app's live qibla compass — to line it up.

This bearing is from TRUE (geographic) north. A phone's compass points to magnetic north, which differs by a few degrees depending on location — the app's qibla compass corrects for this automatically. To be sure, check against your local mosque's mihrab.

Frequently Asked

What is the qibla direction in Nouakchott in degrees?
The qibla direction in Nouakchott is 76.5° from true north, toward the East-northeast.
How do I find the qibla in Nouakchott?
Face 76.5° from true north (toward the East-northeast). Use the app's qibla compass for accuracy, or check against your mosque's mihrab.
Is this from magnetic or true north?
From true (geographic) north. A phone's magnetic compass needs a declination correction — the app does this automatically.
How far is Nouakchott from the Kaaba?
About 5,822 km (the great-circle distance to the Kaaba in Makkah).

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