Bolton, United Kingdom
Qibla Direction in Bolton
118.3°
From Bolton, face 118° ESE from true north to face the Kaaba.
5,041 km3,132 miles to Makkah
ESEcompass point
Qibla in Bolton: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Bolton?
The Qibla in Bolton is 118.3° from true north, roughly ESE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Bolton from Makkah?
About 5,041 km (3,132 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Bolton point ESE 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.