Qibla Direction in Makkah
The Qibla in Makkah, Saudi Arabia is 318.5° from true north (NW), about 5 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Makkah
- Qibla (true north)
- 318.5° (NW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 315.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 3.5° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 5 km
- Coordinates
- 21.3891, 39.8579
To pray in Makkah, face NW, precisely 318.5° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 5 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Makkah the magnetic declination is about 3.5° east, so your compass should read roughly 315.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Makkah
What is the Qibla direction in Makkah?
In Makkah, the Qibla direction is 318.5° measured clockwise from true north, roughly NW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 315.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 3.5° east.
How far is Makkah from Makkah?
Makkah is approximately 5 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 Makkah?
Face NW (318.5° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.