Qibla Direction Malaysia
The qibla from Kuala Lumpur is 292° 32′ from true north (292.54°), about 22.54° north of due west, with the Kaaba 6,974 km away. Everywhere in Malaysia it lies between about 290.5° and 293°. Choose your town or use your location for your exact bearing.
Qibla direction
Bearing from true north
292.54° from true north · WNW · 6,974 km to the Kaaba
| Qibla bearing (degrees) | 292.54° |
|---|---|
| From due west | 22.54° north of west |
| Compass point | WNW |
| Distance to the Kaaba | 6,974 km |
| Coordinates | 3.139, 101.6869 |
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Qibla direction in Malaysian towns
| Town | Qibla | Degrees | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 292° 32′ | 292.54° | 6,974 km |
| Putrajaya | 292° 38′ | 292.64° | 6,984 km |
| Shah Alam | 292° 36′ | 292.59° | 6,959 km |
| Johor Bahru | 292° 58′ | 292.97° | 7,255 km |
| Alor Setar | 291° 12′ | 291.19° | 6,714 km |
| Kota Bharu | 291° 02′ | 291.03° | 6,907 km |
| Melaka | 292° 54′ | 292.9° | 7,072 km |
| Seremban | 292° 42′ | 292.7° | 7,018 km |
| Kuantan | 292° 01′ | 292.02° | 7,114 km |
| George Town | 291° 34′ | 291.57° | 6,739 km |
| Ipoh | 291° 54′ | 291.9° | 6,851 km |
| Kangar | 291° 03′ | 291.04° | 6,684 km |
| Kuala Terengganu | 291° 20′ | 291.33° | 7,032 km |
| Kota Kinabalu | 290° 37′ | 290.62° | 8,344 km |
| Sandakan | 290° 41′ | 290.68° | 8,561 km |
| Kuching | 292° 07′ | 292.12° | 7,932 km |
| Miri | 291° 03′ | 291.05° | 8,191 km |
| Labuan | 290° 48′ | 290.79° | 8,284 km |
How the qibla direction is worked out
- Your position and the Kaaba's (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) in latitude and longitude.
- Great circle: the shortest path between the two points on the globe.
- Bearing = atan2(sin Δλ · cos φ₂, cos φ₁ · sin φ₂ − sin φ₁ · cos φ₂ · cos Δλ), clockwise from true north.
- Distance by the haversine formula with Earth's mean radius of 6,371 km.
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How to find the qibla at home
- Phone compass: calibrate it away from metal, set it to true north, and turn until it reads your bearing.
- Istiwa' a'zam: around 27–28 May and 15–16 July in the late afternoon, stand a stick upright in the sun; the qibla is opposite its shadow. Check the exact minute in JAKIM's or your state mufti's yearly notice.
- Mosques and surau: the state mufti department measures and confirms the qibla on site.
Sources
- Movable Type Scripts: distance and bearing between two points
- Perak Mufti Department: Istiwa' a'zam notice
- RTM: Istiwa' a'zam and checking the qibla
- Sinar Harian: Checking the qibla during istiwa' a'zam
Note: A calculated bearing for personal use. For a mosque or surau, follow the qibla set by your state's religious authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Kuala Lumpur?
292° 32′ from true north (292.54°), about 22.54° north of due west, or west-northwest. The Kaaba is about 6,974 km away.
What is the qibla direction in Malaysia?
Between about 290.5° and 293° from true north everywhere in Malaysia: Johor Bahru 292° 58′, George Town 291° 34′, Kota Bharu 291° 02′, Kota Kinabalu 290° 37′ and Kuching 292° 07′. Pick your town or use your location for your exact bearing.
How is the qibla direction calculated?
As the shortest path on the globe (a great circle) from your location to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E. The starting angle of that path, measured clockwise from true north, is the qibla bearing.
Can I use my phone compass for the qibla?
Yes, after calibrating it away from metal and magnets. A phone compass points to magnetic north, so check that it is set to true north, and line the phone up with 292° 32′ for Kuala Lumpur or your own bearing.
What is istiwa' a'zam?
The two days a year when the sun is directly above the Kaaba, around 27–28 May and 15–16 July, in the late afternoon Malaysian time. At that moment, the shadow of an upright stick points directly away from the qibla. JAKIM and the state mufti departments announce the exact minute each year.
Who decides the qibla of a mosque or surau?
The state mufti department or Islamic religious department, which measures it on site. Use this calculator for home, travel and personal prayer.
Is my location sent anywhere?
No. The bearing is calculated in your browser, and your GPS position is used only on your device after you allow it.
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