Qibla direction in Melaka
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Melaka the qibla is towards the north-west: 292.90° from true north in Malacca. Across the region the bearing runs from 292.8° to 292.9°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 18 cities in Melaka, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Melaka
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Malacca | 292.90° · north-west |
| Kampung Bukit Baharu | 292.88° · north-west |
| Durian Tunggal | 292.84° · north-west |
| Klebang Besar | 292.89° · north-west |
| Kampung Ayer Keroh | 292.86° · north-west |
| Kampung Kerubong | 292.85° · north-west |
| Masjid Tanah | 292.84° · north-west |
| Sungai Udang | 292.88° · north-west |
| Batu Berendam | 292.87° · north-west |
| Kampung Tanjung Minyak | 292.87° · north-west |
All 18 cities in Melaka
- Alor Gajah
- Batu Berendam
- Bukit Rambai
- Durian Tunggal
- Kampung Ayer Keroh
- Kampung Ayer Molek
- Kampung Bertam Ulu
- Kampung Bukit Baharu
- Kampung Cheng
- Kampung Kerubong
- Kampung Machap Baru
- Kampung Tanjung Minyak
- Kawasan Perindustrian Cheng
- Klebang Besar
- Malacca
- Masjid Tanah
- Merlimau
- Sungai Udang
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Melaka?
Towards the north-west. In Malacca it is 292.90°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Melaka lie between 292.8° and 292.9°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Melaka?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.