Qibla Direction in Johannesburg
South Africa · 5,446 km to Makkah
14.6°
north-northeast (NNE) from true north
The Qibla direction from Johannesburg, South Africa is 14.6° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). Makkah is 5,446 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Johannesburg?
14.6° clockwise from true north, i.e. north-northeast.
How far is Johannesburg from Makkah?
About 5,446 km (3,384 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 -26.2023°, 28.0436°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.