Qibla direction in Australia
The bearing from true north and the distance to the Kaaba from 11 cities of Australia.
The Qibla in the cities of Australia
| City | Bearing | Direction | Distance to the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 277.5° | West | 13,236 km |
| Melbourne | 278.8° | West | 12,741 km |
| Brisbane | 280.3° | West | 13,298 km |
| Perth | 295.4° | Northwest | 10,025 km |
| Adelaide | 283.3° | West | 12,120 km |
| Gold Coast | 279.8° | West | 13,348 km |
| Newcastle | 277.7° | West | 13,275 km |
| Sunshine Coast | 280.7° | West | 13,287 km |
| Canberra | 277.8° | West | 13,068 km |
| Central Coast | 277.7° | West | 13,245 km |
| Logan City | 280.1° | West | 13,310 km |
City data from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0. geonames.org
Questions, answered.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Australia?
No. It depends on where you stand: each city has its own bearing from true north, listed above.
How is the Qibla bearing worked out?
It is the direction of the shortest path on the globe from your city to the Kaaba in Makkah, measured clockwise from true north.