Rotterdam, Netherlands
Qibla Direction in Rotterdam
124.7°
From Rotterdam, face 125° SE from true north to face the Kaaba.
4,549 km2,826 miles to Makkah
SEcompass point
Qibla in Rotterdam: questions
What is the Qibla direction in Rotterdam?
The Qibla in Rotterdam is 124.7° from true north, roughly SE. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Rotterdam from Makkah?
About 4,549 km (2,826 miles) along the shortest path on the globe.
Why does the Qibla from Rotterdam point SE 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.