Qibla Direction in Philadelphia
The Qibla direction in Philadelphia is 57.7° from true north (East-Northeast). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 10,434 km (6,480 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Philadelphia is 57.7° from true north (East-Northeast).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 10,434 km (6,480 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 57.7°.
- 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 Philadelphia
- 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 57.7°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 57.7° from north (East-Northeast) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Philadelphia
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Philadelphia that direction is 57.7° from true north (East-Northeast), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 57.7°. For prayer times in Philadelphia, see the Philadelphia prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Philadelphia?
The Qibla in Philadelphia is 57.7 degrees from true north - roughly East-Northeast. Point your compass or phone to 57.7 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Philadelphia?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Philadelphia is 57.7 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Philadelphia from Mecca?
Philadelphia is about 10,434 km (6,480 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 57.7 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 Philadelphia relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.