Qibla Direction in Richards Bay

The qibla direction in Richards Bay is 9.4° from true north — toward the North — and the Kaaba is about 5,645 km away.

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9.4° from true north (North) · 5,645 km to the Kaaba
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How to Face the Qibla in Richards Bay

Face 9.4° from true north, i.e. toward the North. 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 Richards Bay in degrees?
The qibla direction in Richards Bay is 9.4° from true north, toward the North.
How do I find the qibla in Richards Bay?
Face 9.4° from true north (toward the North). 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 Richards Bay from the Kaaba?
About 5,645 km (the great-circle distance to the Kaaba in Makkah).

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