Luton, United Kingdom
Qibla Direction in Luton
119.0°
From Luton, face 119° ESE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,831 km3,002 miles to Makkah
ESEcompass point
Qibla in Luton: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Luton?
The Qibla in Luton is 119.0° from true north, roughly ESE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Luton from Makkah?
About 4,831 km (3,002 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Luton 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.