Qibla Direction in Shanghai
China · 8,032 km to Makkah
284.7°
west-northwest (WNW) from true north
The Qibla direction from Shanghai, China is 284.7° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). Makkah is 8,032 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Shanghai?
284.7° clockwise from true north, i.e. west-northwest.
How far is Shanghai from Makkah?
About 8,032 km (4,991 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 31.2222°, 121.4581°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.