Your location never leaves your device — the qibla direction is calculated locally in your browser.
How the Qibla Is Calculated
The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Mecca — located at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E. This tool computes the great-circle initial bearingfrom your coordinates to the Kaaba: the shortest path over the Earth’s surface, the same method used by scholars and qibla compasses worldwide. The result is expressed in degrees clockwise from true north.
Because the Earth is a sphere, the great-circle direction can differ from what a flat map suggests — from New York, for instance, the qibla is roughly northeast (≈58°), not southeast as a flat map implies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qibla?
The qibla is the direction Muslims face during salah (prayer): toward the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E.
How is the qibla direction calculated?
This tool computes the great-circle (shortest path) initial bearing from your coordinates to the Kaaba at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E — the standard method used by qibla compasses worldwide. The result is shown in degrees from true north.
Does this qibla finder track my location?
No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser. Your coordinates are never sent to any server, stored, or shared.
What if my phone's compass is inaccurate?
Metal objects and magnets can throw off phone compasses. Calibrate by moving your phone in a figure-8 motion, or use the bearing in degrees with a physical compass. You can also verify against the sun: the tool tells you the exact angle from true north.
Which way is the qibla in North America?
From most of the USA and Canada, the great-circle qibla direction is roughly northeast — for example about 58° from New York and about 24° from Los Angeles. Use the tool above for your exact bearing.
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