Qibla Direction in Chennai
India · 4,382 km to Makkah
287.9°
west-northwest (WNW) from true north
The Qibla direction from Chennai, India is 287.9° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). Makkah is 4,382 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Chennai?
287.9° clockwise from true north, i.e. west-northwest.
How far is Chennai from Makkah?
About 4,382 km (2,723 miles) along a great circle.
How do I use this bearing with a compass?
Hold the compass flat, turn until the needle points north, then face the bearing shown. Phone compasses can be affected by metal and magnets nearby, so calibrate first.
Great-circle bearing to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) from 13.0878°, 80.2785°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.