Qibla finder / Malaysia
Qibla direction from Ipoh, 291.9° west-northwest
From Ipoh, face 291.9° clockwise from true north to face the Kaaba in Makkah, 6,851 km away. With a magnetic compass, face 292.0°.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 6,851 km (4,257 miles)
- Magnetic compass bearing
- 292.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.1° west
- City centre
- 4.5975, 101.0901
How to face the qibla
Stand with a compass and turn until it reads 292.0°. That is 291.9° from true north, adjusted for the 0.1° west magnetic declination in Ipoh. Or open the live compass on your phone.
Worked out for the centre of Ipoh. Across the city the direction changes by less than a degree.
Guide
Why the qibla is west-northwest from Ipoh
The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba, measured along the shortest path over the globe. From Ipoh that path leaves heading west-northwest, at 291.9° from true north. Flat maps distort this route, so it can look wrong on a map even though it is the true direction.
A compass points to magnetic north, which in Ipoh is 0.1° west of true north this year, by the World Magnetic Model 2025. That is why the compass bearing, 292.0°, differs from the true bearing.
Someone far from Makkah faces the direction (jihah) of the Kaaba. A small turn to the left or right does not affect the prayer, and a prayer made after a genuine effort stays valid even if you later learn you were slightly off.
Other madhhabs
- Shafi'i
- The stronger view is to aim at the Kaaba itself by your best effort, even from far away.
- Maliki, Hanbali
- Facing the direction is enough, as in the Hanafi school.
Qibla from other cities in Malaysia
| City | Qibla | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 292.5° | WNW |
| George Town | 291.6° | WNW |
| Johor Bahru | 293.0° | WNW |
| Kota Kinabalu | 290.6° | WNW |
| Kuching | 292.1° | WNW |
| Shah Alam | 292.6° | WNW |
| Malacca | 292.9° | WNW |
| Kota Bharu | 291.0° | WNW |
| Kuala Terengganu | 291.3° | WNW |
| Putrajaya | 292.6° | WNW |
Checked by our team. For a more accurate answer to your own situation, consult a scholar.
Questions
Good to know
What is the qibla direction from Ipoh?
The qibla from Ipoh is 291.9° from true north, which is west-northwest. With an ordinary magnetic compass, face 292.0°.
How far is Ipoh from Makkah?
About 6,851 km (4,257 miles) in a straight line over the globe.
Why is the qibla west-northwest from Ipoh?
The qibla follows the shortest route over the curved Earth to the Kaaba, called a great circle. On a flat map this route looks curved, so the direction can look different from what a map suggests.
How exact do I need to be?
In the Hanafi school, someone far from Makkah faces the general direction of the Kaaba. A small turn to either side does not affect the prayer. Do your best, or follow the direction of your local masjid.