Qibla Direction in Washington, D.C.

The Qibla direction in Washington, D.C. is 57° clockwise from true north, roughly north-east. Washington, D.C. is about 10,632 km from the Kaaba in Makkah along the shortest path over the Earth's surface. When you use a phone compass, keep away from metal and magnets, which reduce accuracy.

Open the live compass (uses your location)

How to use it

1. Hold your phone flat and away from metal objects or magnets.
2. Turn until the needle's top points straight ahead: that is the direction of the Kaaba.
3. For the most accurate reading, compare it with a landmark or the direction of a nearby mosque.

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