Qibla Direction in Oslo
The Qibla in Oslo, Norway is 139.0° from true north (SE), about 4,851 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Oslo
- Qibla (true north)
- 139.0° (SE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 134.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 5.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 4,851 km
- Coordinates
- 59.9139, 10.7522
To pray in Oslo, face SE, precisely 139.0° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 4,851 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Oslo the magnetic declination is about 5.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 134.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Oslo
What is the Qibla direction in Oslo?
In Oslo, the Qibla direction is 139.0° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 134.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 5.0° east.
How far is Oslo from Makkah?
Oslo is approximately 4,851 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 Oslo?
Face SE (139.0° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.