Qibla Direction in Chittagong
The Qibla direction in Chittagong is 279.3° from true north (West). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 5,334 km (3,312 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Chittagong is 279.3° from true north (West).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 5,334 km (3,312 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 279.3°.
- This is the great-circle bearing - the standard method used by mosques worldwide.
Live compass uses your device's magnetometer and needs motion-sensor permission. Hold the phone flat and away from metal for best accuracy.
How to find the Qibla in Chittagong
- Open this page on your phone. Tap "Use live compass" below and allow motion-sensor access when prompted.
- Hold the phone flat. Keep it level and away from metal, magnets and electronics, which distort the compass.
- Turn until the Kaaba arrow points ahead. The needle marks 279.3°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 279.3° from north (West) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Chittagong
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Chittagong that direction is 279.3° from true north (West), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 279.3°. For prayer times in Chittagong, see the Chittagong prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Chittagong?
The Qibla in Chittagong is 279.3 degrees from true north - roughly West. Point your compass or phone to 279.3 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Chittagong?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Chittagong is 279.3 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Chittagong from Mecca?
Chittagong is about 5,334 km (3,312 miles) in a straight line from the Kaaba in Mecca.
How do I find the Qibla with my phone?
Tap "Use live compass" above and allow motion access, then hold your phone flat - the arrow points to the Qibla. A magnetic compass works too: align it to 279.3 degrees. Keep away from metal for accuracy.
Is this Qibla direction accurate?
It is the great-circle bearing to the Kaaba, the standard method. Phone compasses can drift, so calibrate your device and, if unsure, check against a nearby mosque's alignment.
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