Bearing
278.2°
Qibla direction for Kolkata
Need the right Qibla angle in Kolkata, India? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West
Distance to Makkah
4,984 km
Coordinates
22.6 N, 88.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Kolkata | 278.2°West |
| Barddhaman | 277.4°West |
| Durgapur | 276.9°West |
| Jamshedpur | 277.4°West |
| Dhanbad | 276.4°West |
| Ingraj Bazar | 275.7°West |
| Bada Barabil | 278°West |
| Ranchi | 276.6°West |
| Bhagalpur | 275.1°West |
| Agartala | 277.8°West |
| Raurkela | 277.7°West |
| Bhubaneshwar | 280°West |
Using the Qibla direction in Kolkata
Looking for the Qibla direction in Kolkata? Set your compass to 278.2° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West.
The bearing uses the latitude 22.6 N and longitude 88.4 E of Kolkata 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 Kolkata, India is 278.2° from true north, facing West. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.