Qibla Direction in Birmingham
The Qibla in Birmingham, United Kingdom is 118.0° from true north (ESE), about 4,952 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Birmingham
- Qibla (true north)
- 118.0° (ESE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 117.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.5° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 4,952 km
- Coordinates
- 52.4862, -1.8904
To pray in Birmingham, face ESE, precisely 118.0° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 4,952 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Birmingham the magnetic declination is about 0.5° east, so your compass should read roughly 117.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Birmingham
What is the Qibla direction in Birmingham?
In Birmingham, the Qibla direction is 118.0° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ESE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 117.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.5° east.
How far is Birmingham from Makkah?
Birmingham is approximately 4,952 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 Birmingham?
Face ESE (118.0° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.