Paterson, New Jersey
Qibla Direction in Paterson
58.4°
From Paterson, face 58° ENE from true north to face the Kaaba.
10,306 km6,404 miles to Makkah
ENEcompass point
Qibla in Paterson: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Paterson?
The Qibla in Paterson is 58.4° from true north, roughly ENE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Paterson from Makkah?
About 10,306 km (6,404 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Paterson 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.