Berlin, Germany
Qibla Direction in Berlin
136.7°
From Berlin, face 137° SE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,130 km2,566 miles to Makkah
SEcompass point
Qibla in Berlin: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Berlin?
The Qibla in Berlin is 136.7° from true north, roughly SE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Berlin from Makkah?
About 4,130 km (2,566 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Berlin point SE 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.