Amsterdam, Netherlands
Qibla Direction in Amsterdam
125.6°
From Amsterdam, face 126° SE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,553 km2,829 miles to Makkah
SEcompass point
Qibla in Amsterdam: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Amsterdam?
The Qibla in Amsterdam is 125.6° from true north, roughly SE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Amsterdam from Makkah?
About 4,553 km (2,829 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Amsterdam point SE and not toward Makkah on a flat map?
The Qibla follows the shortest path over the curved Earth (a great circle). On a flat map that path looks bent, so the direction can look surprising, especially from North America.
Does my phone compass show true north?
Many compass apps show magnetic north, which can be several degrees off. The Mood & Dua compass corrects for this and shows when its accuracy is low.