Sterling, Virginia
Qibla Direction in Sterling
56.3°
From Sterling, face 56° ENE from true north to face the Kaaba.
10,655 km6,620 miles to Makkah
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Qibla in Sterling: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sterling?
The Qibla in Sterling is 56.3° from true north, roughly ENE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Sterling from Makkah?
About 10,655 km (6,620 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Sterling 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.