Copenhagen, Denmark
Qibla Direction in Copenhagen
138.2°
From Copenhagen, face 138° SE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,426 km2,750 miles to Makkah
SEcompass point
Qibla in Copenhagen: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Copenhagen?
The Qibla in Copenhagen is 138.2° from true north, roughly SE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Copenhagen from Makkah?
About 4,426 km (2,750 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Copenhagen 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.