Brussels, Belgium
Qibla Direction in Brussels
123.5°
From Brussels, face 123° ESE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,489 km2,789 miles to Makkah
ESEcompass point
Qibla in Brussels: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Brussels?
The Qibla in Brussels is 123.5° from true north, roughly ESE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Brussels from Makkah?
About 4,489 km (2,789 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Brussels point ESE 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.