Qibla Direction in George Town, Malaysia
Qibla from George Town: 291.6° WNW · 6,739 km to Kaaba · Live compass & map view
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Qibla Direction in George Town, Malaysia
The Qibla direction from George Town (جورج تاون) is 291.57° clockwise from North, toward WNW. The distance from George Town to the Kaaba in Makkah is approximately 6,739 km along the shortest great-circle path.
George Town is located at 5.4141°N, 100.3288°E (WGS84). The Kaaba is at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E. The bearing is computed using spherical trigonometry for maximum precision.
How to Use the Live Compass in George Town
1. Allow location access when prompted — or the city is pre-selected for you.
2. Tap "Enable Live Compass" to activate your device's magnetometer.
3. Hold your phone flat and rotate it slowly. The golden arrow points toward Makkah.
4. When your phone vibrates and the compass turns green, you are facing Qibla.
If the compass seems off, calibrate it by moving your phone in a figure-8 pattern. Keep away from metal objects and speakers which can interfere with the magnetometer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Qibla direction in George Town?
The Qibla direction from George Town, Malaysia is 291.6° (WNW of North). This is the bearing of the great-circle path to Makkah al-Mukarramah.
How far is George Town from Makkah?
George Town is approximately 6,739 km from the Kaaba in Makkah.
What is the compass bearing from George Town to Makkah?
The compass bearing (initial heading) from George Town to Makkah is 291.57° measured clockwise from magnetic North. On a standard compass, this points toward WNW.
Can I use this Qibla Finder offline in George Town?
Yes. The Qibla bearing for George Town is pre-calculated and embedded in the page — it works without internet. The live sensor compass also works offline. Only the map view requires a connection.