Qibla direction in Sharjah
The Qibla in Sharjah is 257.9° from true north — roughly west-southwest. Sharjah lies about 1,649 km from the Kaaba.
Bearing257.9° degrees from true north
Directionwest-southwest
Distance to the Kaaba1,649 km
A phone compass usually points to magnetic north, which in the UAE sits about two degrees off true north. Set your compass app to true north, or add two degrees to its reading.
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Common questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sharjah?
The Qibla in Sharjah is 257.9° from true north — roughly west-southwest.
How far is Sharjah from the Kaaba?
About 1,649 km, along the shortest great-circle path to the Kaaba.
Is the bearing from magnetic or true north?
From true north. A phone compass usually points to magnetic north, which in the UAE sits about two degrees off, so set your compass app to true north or add two degrees to its reading.
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