Qibla Direction in Seoul
The Qibla in Seoul, South Korea is 285.7° from true north (WNW), about 8,336 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Seoul
- Qibla (true north)
- 285.7° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 294.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 9.0° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 8,336 km
- Coordinates
- 37.5665, 126.9780
To pray in Seoul, face WNW, precisely 285.7° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 8,336 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Seoul the magnetic declination is about 9.0° west, so your compass should read roughly 294.7° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Seoul
What is the Qibla direction in Seoul?
In Seoul, the Qibla direction is 285.7° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 294.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 9.0° west.
How far is Seoul from Makkah?
Seoul is approximately 8,336 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 Seoul?
Face WNW (285.7° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.