Qibla Direction in Kolkata
India · 4,983 km to Makkah
278.2°
west (W) from true north
The Qibla direction from Kolkata, India is 278.2° from true north — west (W). Makkah is 4,983 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Kolkata?
278.2° clockwise from true north, i.e. west.
How far is Kolkata from Makkah?
About 4,983 km (3,096 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 22.5626°, 88.3630°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.