How is the Qibla direction calculated?

The Qibla direction is computed using spherical trigonometry formulas (Great Circle navigation) between the user coordinates and the Holy Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E).

What is the difference between True North and Magnetic North for Qibla?

Physical compasses point to Magnetic North, whereas astronomical calculations rely on True Geographic North. Our interactive map computes the true geodetic azimuth to ensure maximum alignment precision.

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The red line indicates the direction of the Qibla

Latitude 34.6419

Longitude 50.8789

                    
                    Qibla Direction (Azimuth)
                    219.19° N

                    
                    Distance to Kaaba
                    1824 km

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Praise and Gratitude be to Allah, The Lord of All Worlds. And Prayers and peace and greetings upon the most noble of the prophets and messengers Mohammad (sala lah alyh w aleh): Allah says in the Holy Koran (It is He who made the sun a shining light and the moon a derived light and determined for it phases - that you may know the number of years and account) ). Muslims has taken care of astronomy wide attention because of the close relationship of this science in the care of worship , including: knowledge of the time and direction of Qibla , especially after the overlap of Islamic civilization with other civilizations in the first era of Islam were Muslims gives scrutiny of things, and checked the things.