Melbourne, Australia
Qibla Direction in Melbourne
278.8°
From Melbourne, face 279° W from true north to face the Kaaba.
12,741 km7,917 miles to Makkah
Wcompass point
Qibla in Melbourne: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Melbourne?
The Qibla in Melbourne is 278.8° from true north, roughly W. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Melbourne from Makkah?
About 12,741 km (7,917 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Melbourne point W 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.