Qibla Direction in São Paulo
The Qibla in São Paulo, Brazil is 68.9° from true north (ENE), about 10,603 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for São Paulo
- Qibla (true north)
- 68.9° (ENE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 90.8°
- Magnetic declination
- 21.9° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 10,603 km
- Coordinates
- -23.5558, -46.6396
To pray in São Paulo, face ENE, precisely 68.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 10,603 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In São Paulo the magnetic declination is about 21.9° west, so your compass should read roughly 90.8° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for São Paulo
What is the Qibla direction in São Paulo?
In São Paulo, the Qibla direction is 68.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ENE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 90.8°, because the magnetic declination here is about 21.9° west.
How far is São Paulo from Makkah?
São Paulo is approximately 10,603 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 São Paulo?
Face ENE (68.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.