Qibla Finder 路 Direction & Compass Angle to Kaaba
Find the precise Qibla direction, compass degree, and distance to the Kaaba from your current location or city.
Selected Location
Istanbul
Compass Qibla Bearing (from North)
151.6掳
Southeast
How to Find Qibla Using a Magnetic Compass
- Lay the compass flat: Ensure there are no metal objects, phones, or magnets nearby that cause magnetic interference.
- Locate North: Wait until the colored tip of the compass needle stabilizes pointing North (N / 0掳).
- Align the Qibla degree: Turn yourself towards the bearing of 151.6掳 calculated above. You are now directly facing the Holy Kaaba.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the Qibla using a physical compass?
Hold your compass flat. Let the colored needle settle pointing North (0掳). Then align yourself with the Qibla degree calculated for your city (for example, ~152掳 South-East from Istanbul or ~58掳 North-East from New York).
How is the Qibla angle calculated?
It uses the Great-Circle forward azimuth spherical trigonometry formula between your geographic latitude and longitude and the coordinates of the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225掳 N, 39.8262掳 E).
Is exact millimeter alignment required for prayer?
Islamic jurists agree that for worshippers away from Mecca, facing the general direction (jiha) of the Kaaba is sufficient, with deviations up to 45 degrees generally excused when sincere effort is made.
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