Qibla Direction in Bangkok
The Qibla in Bangkok, Thailand is 286.9° from true north (WNW), about 6,451 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Bangkok
- Qibla (true north)
- 286.9° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 287.5°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.7° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 6,451 km
- Coordinates
- 13.7563, 100.5018
To pray in Bangkok, face WNW, precisely 286.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 6,451 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Bangkok the magnetic declination is about 0.7° west, so your compass should read roughly 287.5° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Bangkok
What is the Qibla direction in Bangkok?
In Bangkok, the Qibla direction is 286.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 287.5°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.7° west.
How far is Bangkok from Makkah?
Bangkok is approximately 6,451 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Bangkok?
Face WNW (286.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.