From China Zhangye, the direction of the Qibla is 269.8° W directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in China Zhangye is 269.80 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for China Zhangye is calculated as 271.86°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 271.86 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for China Zhangye on the map below. If you are near Zhangye, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of China Zhangye
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Zhangye toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for China Zhangye : 269.80°
The distance between China Zhangye and Mecca is 6,029 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for China Zhangye with a Real Compass
The direction indicated on a compass is found by including the declination angle to determine magnetic north relative to true geographic north. Below is the Qibla angle value relative to magnetic north using a real compass. The direction indicated by the compass needle is the direction relative to magnetic north.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
The compass circle measures between 0° and 360°, and the angle increases clockwise, starting from north.
Direction
Name
Angle (Degrees)
Explanation
N
North
0°
It is the starting direction of angle measurement.
E
East
90°
The direction reached by turning 90° clockwise from north.
S
South
180°
The exact opposite direction of north.
W
West
270°
The exact opposite direction to the east.
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
271.86° › Direction turning 271.86° to the right from the north