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Live Kaaba direction, physical distance, and exact angle to face Mecca from your location.
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Qibla Reference
The Qibla is the direction pointing toward the Kaaba in the Sacred Mosque in Mecca. Learn more about how this direction is mathematically calculated from any point on Earth:
Enable location access and let the compass calculate your coordinates. The Qibla direction is computed using the great-circle bearing from your location to the Kaaba in Mecca (21.42252° N, 39.82621° E). Rotate your phone until the green Qibla pointer aligns with north on the compass dial.
Qibla direction varies by location. From North America, it is generally northeast. From Europe, it is southeast. From South and Southeast Asia, it is west or northwest. From Africa, it is northeast or east. Use this tool to find the exact bearing in degrees for your specific coordinates.
Open this page on your smartphone and enable location access. The Qibla compass will display the direction to Mecca with a green pointer. Rotate your phone slowly and hold it flat — the compass needle will point toward Qibla when your phone faces the correct direction.
The fixed red triangle at the top of the compass dial shows your current device heading. The green arrow on the compass rose indicates the Qibla direction. When the green arrow aligns with the top of the dial, you are facing directly toward the Kaaba.
The exact Qibla bearing in degrees depends on your geographic coordinates. This tool calculates and displays the precise bearing from north (0°–360°) using the great-circle formula. For example, from London the Qibla is approximately 119°, from New York approximately 58°, and from Jakarta approximately 295°.
You can find Qibla using the sun. Twice a year — around May 27–28 and July 15–16 — the sun passes directly over the Kaaba at solar noon. At that exact moment, any vertical object's shadow points directly away from Mecca. You can also use the North Star (Polaris) at night, or look for the Mihrab (prayer niche) inside any nearby mosque.
Smartphone magnetometers are typically accurate to within ±3–5 degrees when properly calibrated. Accuracy decreases near metal objects, electronics, or magnetic fields. For best results, calibrate by moving your phone in a figure-8 pattern, hold it flat, and stand away from cars, speakers, and metal structures.
The Qibla bearing is calculated using the forward azimuth of the great-circle path — the shortest route on Earth's surface between your location and the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). The formula uses spherical trigonometry: θ = atan2(sin(Δλ)·cos(φ₂), cos(φ₁)·sin(φ₂) − sin(φ₁)·cos(φ₂)·cos(Δλ)), where φ and λ are latitude and longitude in radians.
Islamic scholars generally agree that if you made a sincere effort (Ijtihad) to determine the Qibla direction and later discover it was slightly off, your prayer remains valid. The obligation is to face the general direction of the Kaaba, not a precise degree. However, you should correct your direction for future prayers once you know the accurate bearing.
Yes, the Qibla direction changes as your geographic position changes. Even moving a few hundred kilometers can shift the bearing by several degrees. Altitude has negligible effect on the bearing calculation. When flying, many airlines display the Qibla direction on seat-back screens, or you can use this tool with GPS enabled on your phone.
FAQ
Enable location access and let the compass calculate your coordinates. The Qibla direction is computed using the great-circle bearing from your location to the Kaaba in Mecca (21.42252° N, 39.82621° E). Rotate your phone until the green Qibla pointer aligns with north on the compass dial.
Qibla direction varies by location. From North America, it is generally northeast. From Europe, it is southeast. From South and Southeast Asia, it is west or northwest. From Africa, it is northeast or east. Use this tool to find the exact bearing in degrees for your specific coordinates.
Open this page on your smartphone and enable location access. The Qibla compass will display the direction to Mecca with a green pointer. Rotate your phone slowly and hold it flat — the compass needle will point toward Qibla when your phone faces the correct direction.
The fixed red triangle at the top of the compass dial shows your current device heading. The green arrow on the compass rose indicates the Qibla direction. When the green arrow aligns with the top of the dial, you are facing directly toward the Kaaba.
The exact Qibla bearing in degrees depends on your geographic coordinates. This tool calculates and displays the precise bearing from north (0°–360°) using the great-circle formula. For example, from London the Qibla is approximately 119°, from New York approximately 58°, and from Jakarta approximately 295°.
You can find Qibla using the sun. Twice a year — around May 27–28 and July 15–16 — the sun passes directly over the Kaaba at solar noon. At that exact moment, any vertical object's shadow points directly away from Mecca. You can also use the North Star (Polaris) at night, or look for the Mihrab (prayer niche) inside any nearby mosque.
Smartphone magnetometers are typically accurate to within ±3–5 degrees when properly calibrated. Accuracy decreases near metal objects, electronics, or magnetic fields. For best results, calibrate by moving your phone in a figure-8 pattern, hold it flat, and stand away from cars, speakers, and metal structures.
The Qibla bearing is calculated using the forward azimuth of the great-circle path — the shortest route on Earth's surface between your location and the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). The formula uses spherical trigonometry: θ = atan2(sin(Δλ)·cos(φ₂), cos(φ₁)·sin(φ₂) − sin(φ₁)·cos(φ₂)·cos(Δλ)), where φ and λ are latitude and longitude in radians.
Islamic scholars generally agree that if you made a sincere effort (Ijtihad) to determine the Qibla direction and later discover it was slightly off, your prayer remains valid. The obligation is to face the general direction of the Kaaba, not a precise degree. However, you should correct your direction for future prayers once you know the accurate bearing.
Yes, the Qibla direction changes as your geographic position changes. Even moving a few hundred kilometers can shift the bearing by several degrees. Altitude has negligible effect on the bearing calculation. When flying, many airlines display the Qibla direction on seat-back screens, or you can use this tool with GPS enabled on your phone.