Qibla Direction in Beirut
The Qibla in Beirut, Lebanon is 161.9° from true north (SSE), about 1,450 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Beirut
- Qibla (true north)
- 161.9° (SSE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 156.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 5.2° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,450 km
- Coordinates
- 33.8938, 35.5018
To pray in Beirut, face SSE, precisely 161.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,450 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Beirut the magnetic declination is about 5.2° east, so your compass should read roughly 156.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Beirut
What is the Qibla direction in Beirut?
In Beirut, the Qibla direction is 161.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SSE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 156.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 5.2° east.
How far is Beirut from Makkah?
Beirut is approximately 1,450 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 Beirut?
Face SSE (161.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.