Cologne, Germany
Qibla Direction in Cologne
126.7°
From Cologne, face 127° SE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,345 km2,700 miles to Makkah
SEcompass point
Qibla in Cologne: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Cologne?
The Qibla in Cologne is 126.7° from true north, roughly SE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Cologne from Makkah?
About 4,345 km (2,700 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Cologne 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.