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Qibla direction from Makkah to Makkah

Qibla direction and distance to Makkah from Makkah in degrees from north, with an interactive compass for your phone and clear steps to use it.

Qibla direction from Makkah

319° from north

Clockwise from north

Distance to Makkah: 5 km

Use device compass

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Location Data

CityCountryLatitudeLongitudeTime zoneQibla bearingDistance to Makkah
MakkahSaudi Arabia21° 23.35' N39° 51.47' EAsia/Riyadh318.5° from north5 km

How to determine the Qibla direction

  1. Open this page on your mobile phone at the location where you want to pray.
  2. Tap the "Use device compass" button to activate the orientation sensor.
  3. Hold the phone flat (parallel to the ground) and rotate it slowly.
  4. When the red arrow on the compass points up, the phone is facing the Qibla.
  5. If the orientation sensor doesn't work, use the displayed angle (319° from north) with a traditional compass or compass app.

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Frequently asked questions about Qibla direction

How is the Qibla direction calculated?

The Qibla direction is calculated using a spherical trigonometry formula that determines the angle between your location and Makkah (latitude 21.4225°, longitude 39.8262°), measured clockwise from true north.

Do I need an internet connection for the device compass to work?

No, the device compass uses your phone's sensors (magnetometer and gyroscope) and works without an internet connection after the page has loaded.

Why does the angle differ from another compass app?

Ensure the compass uses true north, not magnetic north. The difference between them is called "magnetic declination" and varies by location.

What should I do if the device compass doesn't work?

Make sure you have granted permission for location/sensors in your browser settings, and that your phone has a magnetometer. As a fallback, use the numeric angle with a traditional compass.

Is the distance to Makkah a straight line or travel distance?

The distance shown is the shortest distance on the Earth's surface (geodesic/great-circle distance), not a travel route distance.