Qibla Direction in Medan
The Qibla in Medan, Indonesia is 292.8° from true north (WNW), about 6,646 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Medan
- Qibla (true north)
- 292.8° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 293.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.2° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 6,646 km
- Coordinates
- 3.5952, 98.6722
To pray in Medan, face WNW, precisely 292.8° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 6,646 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Medan the magnetic declination is about 0.2° west, so your compass should read roughly 293.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Medan
What is the Qibla direction in Medan?
In Medan, the Qibla direction is 292.8° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 293.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.2° west.
How far is Medan from Makkah?
Medan is approximately 6,646 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 Medan?
Face WNW (292.8° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.