Bearing
284.7°
Qibla direction for Shanghai
Need the right Qibla angle in Shanghai, China? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Northwest
Distance to Makkah
8,033 km
Coordinates
31.2 N, 121.5 E
Qibla direction in major cities of China
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across China. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Shanghai | 284.7°West-Northwest |
| Suzhou | 284.3°West-Northwest |
| Jiaxing | 284.6°West-Northwest |
| Nantong | 284.2°West-Northwest |
| Xushan | 285°West-Northwest |
| Huzhou | 284.2°West-Northwest |
| Ningbo | 285.2°West-Northwest |
| Changzhou | 283.9°West-Northwest |
| Hangzhou | 284.5°West-Northwest |
| Taizhou | 283.6°West-Northwest |
| Zhenjiang | 283.5°West-Northwest |
| Yancheng | 283.4°West-Northwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Shanghai
Looking for the Qibla direction in Shanghai? Set your compass to 284.7° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Northwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 31.2 N and longitude 121.5 E of Shanghai to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Shanghai, China is 284.7° from true north, facing West-Northwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.