Qibla direction in Israel
The bearing from true north and the distance to the Kaaba from 3 cities of Israel.
The Qibla in the cities of Israel
| City | Bearing | Direction | Distance to the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 157.2° | Southeast | 1,238 km |
| Tel Aviv | 155.9° | Southeast | 1,286 km |
| West Jerusalem | 157.2° | Southeast | 1,239 km |
City data from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0. geonames.org
Questions, answered.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Israel?
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.