Dublin, Ireland
Qibla Direction in Dublin
114.1°
From Dublin, face 114° ESE from true north to face the Kaaba.
5,257 km3,267 miles to Makkah
ESEcompass point
Qibla in Dublin: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dublin?
The Qibla in Dublin is 114.1° from true north, roughly ESE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Dublin from Makkah?
About 5,257 km (3,267 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Dublin 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.