Qibla Direction in Johannesburg
The Qibla in Johannesburg, South Africa is 14.6° from true north (NNE), about 5,446 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Johannesburg
- Qibla (true north)
- 14.6° (NNE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 35.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 20.8° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 5,446 km
- Coordinates
- -26.2041, 28.0473
To pray in Johannesburg, face NNE, precisely 14.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 5,446 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Johannesburg the magnetic declination is about 20.8° west, so your compass should read roughly 35.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Johannesburg
What is the Qibla direction in Johannesburg?
In Johannesburg, the Qibla direction is 14.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly NNE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 35.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 20.8° west.
How far is Johannesburg from Makkah?
Johannesburg is approximately 5,446 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 Johannesburg?
Face NNE (14.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.