Qibla Direction in Ipoh
The Qibla in Ipoh, Malaysia is 291.9° from true north (WNW), about 6,851 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Ipoh
- Qibla (true north)
- 291.9° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 292.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.1° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 6,851 km
- Coordinates
- 4.5975, 101.0901
To pray in Ipoh, face WNW, precisely 291.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 6,851 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Ipoh the magnetic declination is about 0.1° west, so your compass should read roughly 292.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Ipoh
What is the Qibla direction in Ipoh?
In Ipoh, the Qibla direction is 291.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 292.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.1° west.
How far is Ipoh from Makkah?
Ipoh is approximately 6,851 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 Ipoh?
Face WNW (291.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.