Qibla Direction in Chicago
The Qibla in Chicago, United States is 48.7° from true north (NE), about 11,146 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Chicago
- Qibla (true north)
- 48.7° (NE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 52.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 4.2° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 11,146 km
- Coordinates
- 41.8781, -87.6298
To pray in Chicago, face NE, precisely 48.7° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 11,146 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Chicago the magnetic declination is about 4.2° west, so your compass should read roughly 52.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Chicago
What is the Qibla direction in Chicago?
In Chicago, the Qibla direction is 48.7° measured clockwise from true north, roughly NE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 52.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 4.2° west.
How far is Chicago from Makkah?
Chicago is approximately 11,146 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 Chicago?
Face NE (48.7° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.