Qibla Direction in Miri
The Qibla direction in Miri is 291° from true north (West-Northwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 8,191 km (5,087 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Miri is 291° from true north (West-Northwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 8,191 km (5,087 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 291°.
- 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 Miri
- 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 291°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 291° from north (West-Northwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Miri
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Miri that direction is 291° from true north (West-Northwest), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 291°. For prayer times in Miri, see the Miri prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Miri?
The Qibla in Miri is 291 degrees from true north - roughly West-Northwest. Point your compass or phone to 291 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Miri?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Miri is 291 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Miri from Mecca?
Miri is about 8,191 km (5,087 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 291 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.
Learn how the Qibla in Miri relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.