Qibla Direction in Madrid
The Qibla in Madrid, Spain is 104.0° from true north (ESE), about 4,598 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Madrid
- Qibla (true north)
- 104.0° (ESE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 103.3°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.6° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 4,598 km
- Coordinates
- 40.4168, -3.7038
To pray in Madrid, face ESE, precisely 104.0° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 4,598 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Madrid the magnetic declination is about 0.6° east, so your compass should read roughly 103.3° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Madrid
What is the Qibla direction in Madrid?
In Madrid, the Qibla direction is 104.0° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ESE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 103.3°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.6° east.
How far is Madrid from Makkah?
Madrid is approximately 4,598 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 Madrid?
Face ESE (104.0° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.