Qibla Direction in Buenos Aires
The Qibla in Buenos Aires, Argentina is 76.3° from true north (ENE), about 12,061 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Buenos Aires
- Qibla (true north)
- 76.3° (ENE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 86.5°
- Magnetic declination
- 10.3° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 12,061 km
- Coordinates
- -34.6037, -58.3816
To pray in Buenos Aires, face ENE, precisely 76.3° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 12,061 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Buenos Aires the magnetic declination is about 10.3° west, so your compass should read roughly 86.5° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Buenos Aires
What is the Qibla direction in Buenos Aires?
In Buenos Aires, the Qibla direction is 76.3° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ENE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 86.5°, because the magnetic declination here is about 10.3° west.
How far is Buenos Aires from Makkah?
Buenos Aires is approximately 12,061 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 Buenos Aires?
Face ENE (76.3° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.