Qibla Direction in Mexico City
The Qibla in Mexico City, Mexico is 46.6° from true north (NE), about 13,647 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Mexico City
- Qibla (true north)
- 46.6° (NE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 42.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 3.9° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 13,647 km
- Coordinates
- 19.4326, -99.1332
To pray in Mexico City, face NE, precisely 46.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 13,647 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Mexico City the magnetic declination is about 3.9° east, so your compass should read roughly 42.7° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Mexico City
What is the Qibla direction in Mexico City?
In Mexico City, the Qibla direction is 46.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly NE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 42.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 3.9° east.
How far is Mexico City from Makkah?
Mexico City is approximately 13,647 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 Mexico City?
Face NE (46.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.