Qibla Direction in Tripoli
The Qibla in Tripoli, Libya is 109.2° from true north (ESE), about 2,916 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Tripoli
- Qibla (true north)
- 109.2° (ESE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 105.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 3.4° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 2,916 km
- Coordinates
- 32.8872, 13.1913
To pray in Tripoli, face ESE, precisely 109.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 2,916 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Tripoli the magnetic declination is about 3.4° east, so your compass should read roughly 105.7° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Tripoli
What is the Qibla direction in Tripoli?
In Tripoli, the Qibla direction is 109.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ESE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 105.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 3.4° east.
How far is Tripoli from Makkah?
Tripoli is approximately 2,916 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 Tripoli?
Face ESE (109.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.