Qibla Direction in Istanbul
The Qibla in Istanbul, Türkiye is 151.6° from true north (SSE), about 2,405 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Istanbul
- Qibla (true north)
- 151.6° (SSE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 145.5°
- Magnetic declination
- 6.1° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 2,405 km
- Coordinates
- 41.0082, 28.9784
To pray in Istanbul, face SSE, precisely 151.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 2,405 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Istanbul the magnetic declination is about 6.1° east, so your compass should read roughly 145.5° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Istanbul
What is the Qibla direction in Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the Qibla direction is 151.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SSE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 145.5°, because the magnetic declination here is about 6.1° east.
How far is Istanbul from Makkah?
Istanbul is approximately 2,405 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 Istanbul?
Face SSE (151.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.