Istanbul Qibla Direction, Turkey Istanbul Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From Turkey Istanbul, the direction of the Qibla is 151.56° SSE directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Turkey Istanbul is 151.56 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Turkey Istanbul is calculated as 145.52°. 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 145.52 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Turkey Istanbul on the map below. If you are near Istanbul, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Istanbul toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in Turkey Istanbul is 151.56 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Turkey Istanbul is calculated as 145.52°. 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 145.52 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Turkey Istanbul on the map below. If you are near Istanbul, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Turkey Istanbul
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Turkey Istanbul : 151.56°
Magnetic Declination : 6.04°
Compass Qibla Degree : 145.52° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between Turkey Istanbul and Mecca is 2,407 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Turkey Istanbul 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.
- 145.52° › Direction turning 145.52° to the right from the north
Places Near Turkey Istanbul
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Eminönü | 2.12 Km |
| Zeytinburnu | 4.39 Km |
| güngören merter | 5.23 Km |
| Merter Keresteciler | 5.35 Km |
| Üsküdar | 5.46 Km |
| Şişli | 6.06 Km |
| Esenler | 6.99 Km |
| Bahçelievler | 7.65 Km |
| Bağcılar | 8.29 Km |
| Sultangazi | 12.35 Km |
| Ataşehir | 14.42 Km |
| Umraniye | 14.69 Km |
| Başakşehir | 15.19 Km |
| Maltepe | 19.31 Km |
| Esenyurt | 22.89 Km |
| Yakuplu | 23.15 Km |
| Sancaktepe | 23.71 Km |
| Arnavutköy | 25.77 Km |
| Beylikdüzü | 26.24 Km |
| Sultanbeyli | 27.58 Km |
| Gürpınar | 28.24 Km |
| Büyükçekmece | 30.60 Km |
| Mimarsinan | 32.55 Km |
| Tepecik | 33.59 Km |
| Çatalca | 43.37 Km |