Qibla Direction in London
United Kingdom · 4,794 km to Makkah
119.0°
east-southeast (ESE) from true north
The Qibla direction from London, United Kingdom is 119.0° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). Makkah is 4,794 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in London?
119.0° clockwise from true north, i.e. east-southeast.
How far is London from Makkah?
About 4,794 km (2,979 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 51.5085°, -0.1257°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.