Qibla Direction in Melbourne
The Qibla in Melbourne, Australia is 278.8° from true north (W), about 12,741 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Melbourne
- Qibla (true north)
- 278.8° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 266.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 11.9° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 12,741 km
- Coordinates
- -37.8136, 144.9631
To pray in Melbourne, face W, precisely 278.8° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 12,741 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Melbourne the magnetic declination is about 11.9° east, so your compass should read roughly 266.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Melbourne
What is the Qibla direction in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the Qibla direction is 278.8° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 266.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 11.9° east.
How far is Melbourne from Makkah?
Melbourne is approximately 12,741 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 Melbourne?
Face W (278.8° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.