Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Qibla Direction in Philadelphia
57.7°
From Philadelphia, face 58° ENE from true north to face the Kaaba.
10,434 km6,484 miles to Makkah
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Qibla in Philadelphia: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Philadelphia?
The Qibla in Philadelphia is 57.7° from true north, roughly ENE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Philadelphia from Makkah?
About 10,434 km (6,484 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Philadelphia point ENE 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.
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