Qibla Direction in Stockholm
The Qibla in Stockholm, Sweden is 148.2° from true north (SSE), about 4,554 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Stockholm
- Qibla (true north)
- 148.2° (SSE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 140.5°
- Magnetic declination
- 7.7° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 4,554 km
- Coordinates
- 59.3293, 18.0686
To pray in Stockholm, face SSE, precisely 148.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 4,554 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Stockholm the magnetic declination is about 7.7° east, so your compass should read roughly 140.5° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Stockholm
What is the Qibla direction in Stockholm?
In Stockholm, the Qibla direction is 148.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SSE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 140.5°, because the magnetic declination here is about 7.7° east.
How far is Stockholm from Makkah?
Stockholm is approximately 4,554 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 Stockholm?
Face SSE (148.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.