Qibla Direction in Mumbai
The Qibla in Mumbai, India is 280.1° from true north (W), about 3,452 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Mumbai
- Qibla (true north)
- 280.1° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 280.1°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.0° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 3,452 km
- Coordinates
- 19.0760, 72.8777
To pray in Mumbai, face W, precisely 280.1° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,452 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Mumbai the magnetic declination is about 0.0° west, so your compass should read roughly 280.1° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Mumbai
What is the Qibla direction in Mumbai?
In Mumbai, the Qibla direction is 280.1° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 280.1°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.0° west.
How far is Mumbai from Makkah?
Mumbai is approximately 3,452 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 Mumbai?
Face W (280.1° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.