Qibla Direction in Shah Alam
The Qibla in Shah Alam, Malaysia is 292.6° from true north (WNW), about 6,959 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Shah Alam
- Qibla (true north)
- 292.6° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 292.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 6,959 km
- Coordinates
- 3.0733, 101.5185
To pray in Shah Alam, face WNW, precisely 292.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 6,959 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Shah Alam the magnetic declination is about 0.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 292.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Shah Alam
What is the Qibla direction in Shah Alam?
In Shah Alam, the Qibla direction is 292.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 292.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.0° east.
How far is Shah Alam from Makkah?
Shah Alam is approximately 6,959 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 Shah Alam?
Face WNW (292.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.