Qibla Direction in Beijing
The Qibla in Beijing, China is 278.9° from true north (W), about 7,386 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Beijing
- Qibla (true north)
- 278.9° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 286.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 7.6° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 7,386 km
- Coordinates
- 39.9042, 116.4074
To pray in Beijing, face W, precisely 278.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 7,386 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Beijing the magnetic declination is about 7.6° west, so your compass should read roughly 286.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Beijing
What is the Qibla direction in Beijing?
In Beijing, the Qibla direction is 278.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 286.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 7.6° west.
How far is Beijing from Makkah?
Beijing is approximately 7,386 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 Beijing?
Face W (278.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.