Compass Bearing Navigator
Enter a true bearing to see it plotted on the compass rose, or test yourself with the quiz.
Bearing: 045° — North-East
Back Bearing: 225°
Back bearing = bearing ± 180° (add if < 180°, subtract if ≥ 180°)
| Compass Direction | True Bearing |
|---|
| N | 000° |
| N45°E (NE) | 045° |
| E | 090° |
| S45°E (SE) | 135° |
| S | 180° |
| S45°W (SW) | 225° |
| W | 270° |
| N45°W (NW) | 315° |
What is the back bearing of 065°?