Austin, Texas
Qibla Direction in Austin
43.5°
From Austin, face 44° NE from true north to face the Kaaba.
12,694 km7,888 miles to Makkah
NEcompass point
Qibla in Austin: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Austin?
The Qibla in Austin is 43.5° from true north, roughly NE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Austin from Makkah?
About 12,694 km (7,888 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Austin point NE and not toward Makkah on a flat map?
The Qibla follows the shortest path over the curved Earth (a great circle). On a flat map that path looks bent, so the direction can look surprising, especially from North America.
Does my phone compass show true north?
Many compass apps show magnetic north, which can be several degrees off. The Mood & Dua compass corrects for this and shows when its accuracy is low.