Qibla Direction in Madinah
The Qibla in Madinah, Saudi Arabia is 175.6° from true north (S), about 346 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Madinah
- Qibla (true north)
- 175.6° (S)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 171.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 3.9° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 346 km
- Coordinates
- 24.5247, 39.5692
To pray in Madinah, face S, precisely 175.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 346 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Madinah the magnetic declination is about 3.9° east, so your compass should read roughly 171.7° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Madinah
What is the Qibla direction in Madinah?
In Madinah, the Qibla direction is 175.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly S. On a magnetic compass it reads about 171.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 3.9° east.
How far is Madinah from Makkah?
Madinah is approximately 346 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 Madinah?
Face S (175.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.