Atlanta, Georgia
Qibla Direction in Atlanta
52.3°
From Atlanta, face 52° NE from true north to face the Kaaba.
11,501 km7,147 miles to Makkah
NEcompass point
Qibla in Atlanta: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Atlanta?
The Qibla in Atlanta is 52.3° from true north, roughly NE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Atlanta from Makkah?
About 11,501 km (7,147 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Atlanta point NE and not toward Makkah on a flat map?
The Qibla follows the shortest path over the curved Earth (a great circle). On a flat map that path looks bent, so the direction can look surprising, especially from North America.
Does my phone compass show true north?
Many compass apps show magnetic north, which can be several degrees off. The Mood & Dua compass corrects for this and shows when its accuracy is low.