Boston, Massachusetts
Qibla Direction in Boston
60.4°
From Boston, face 60° ENE from true north to face the Kaaba.
10,002 km6,215 miles to Makkah
ENEcompass point
Qibla in Boston: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Boston?
The Qibla in Boston is 60.4° from true north, roughly ENE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Boston from Makkah?
About 10,002 km (6,215 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Boston point ENE 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.