Qibla Direction in New York
The Qibla in New York, United States is 58.5° from true north (ENE), about 10,306 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for New York
- Qibla (true north)
- 58.5° (ENE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 71.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 12.5° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 10,306 km
- Coordinates
- 40.7128, -74.0060
To pray in New York, face ENE, precisely 58.5° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 10,306 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In New York the magnetic declination is about 12.5° west, so your compass should read roughly 71.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for New York
What is the Qibla direction in New York?
In New York, the Qibla direction is 58.5° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ENE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 71.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 12.5° west.
How far is New York from Makkah?
New York is approximately 10,306 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 New York?
Face ENE (58.5° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.