Bearing
287.9°
Qibla direction for Chennai
Need the right Qibla angle in Chennai, India? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Northwest
Distance to Makkah
4,381 km
Coordinates
13.1 N, 80.3 E
Qibla direction in major cities of India
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across India. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 287.9°West-Northwest |
| Vellore | 288.3°West-Northwest |
| Puducherry | 289.4°West-Northwest |
| Nellore | 286.4°West-Northwest |
| Cuddapah | 286.4°West-Northwest |
| Salem | 290°West-Northwest |
| Bangalore | 288.5°West-Northwest |
| Trichinopoly | 290.9°West-Northwest |
| Karur | 290.9°West-Northwest |
| Tumkur | 288.1°West-Northwest |
| Amaravati | 283.8°West-Northwest |
| Kurnool | 284.8°West-Northwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Chennai
Looking for the Qibla direction in Chennai? Set your compass to 287.9° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Northwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 13.1 N and longitude 80.3 E of Chennai 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 Chennai, India is 287.9° from true north, facing West-Northwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.