Qibla Direction in San Francisco
United States · 13,176 km to Makkah
18.8°
north-northeast (NNE) from true north
The Qibla direction from San Francisco, California is 18.8° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). Makkah is 13,176 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in San Francisco?
18.8° clockwise from true north, i.e. north-northeast.
How far is San Francisco from Makkah?
About 13,176 km (8,187 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 37.7749°, -122.4194°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.