Qibla Direction in Shantou
China · 7,803 km to Makkah
285.5°
west-northwest (WNW) from true north
The Qibla direction from Shantou, China is 285.5° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). Makkah is 7,803 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Shantou?
285.5° clockwise from true north, i.e. west-northwest.
How far is Shantou from Makkah?
About 7,803 km (4,849 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 23.3549°, 116.6788°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.