Qibla Direction in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Qibla from Birmingham: 118.0° ESE · 4,952 km to Kaaba · Live compass & map view
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Qibla Direction in Birmingham, United Kingdom
The Qibla direction from Birmingham (برمنغهام) is 117.96° clockwise from North, toward ESE. The distance from Birmingham to the Kaaba in Makkah is approximately 4,952 km along the shortest great-circle path.
Birmingham is located at 52.4862°N, -1.8904°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 Birmingham
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 Birmingham?
The Qibla direction from Birmingham, United Kingdom is 118.0° (ESE of North). This is the bearing of the great-circle path to Makkah al-Mukarramah.
How far is Birmingham from Makkah?
Birmingham is approximately 4,952 km from the Kaaba in Makkah.
What is the compass bearing from Birmingham to Makkah?
The compass bearing (initial heading) from Birmingham to Makkah is 117.96° measured clockwise from magnetic North. On a standard compass, this points toward ESE.
Can I use this Qibla Finder offline in Birmingham?
Yes. The Qibla bearing for Birmingham 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.