Qibla direction in Mauritania
The bearing from true north and the distance to the Kaaba from 2 cities of Mauritania.
The Qibla in the cities of Mauritania
| City | Bearing | Direction | Distance to the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott | 76.5° | East | 5,822 km |
| Nouadhibou | 78.5° | East | 5,862 km |
City data from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0. geonames.org
Questions, answered.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Mauritania?
No. It depends on where you stand: each city has its own bearing from true north, listed above.
How is the Qibla bearing worked out?
It is the direction of the shortest path on the globe from your city to the Kaaba in Makkah, measured clockwise from true north.