Paris, France
Qibla Direction in Paris
119.2°
From Paris, face 119° ESE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,496 km2,794 miles to Makkah
ESEcompass point
Qibla in Paris: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Paris?
The Qibla in Paris is 119.2° from true north, roughly ESE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Paris from Makkah?
About 4,496 km (2,794 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Paris 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.