About the direction from Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur the Qibla points west-northwest across the Indian Ocean. Being close to the equator, the city's great-circle bearing curves north only slightly.
How to face 293° in Kuala Lumpur
- Find true north using a phone compass that reports true heading or a map aligned to north.
- Turn clockwise from north by 293°. For reference, due east is 90°, south 180°, west 270°.
- If you use a magnetic compass, adjust for local magnetic declination; NOAA's declination calculator gives the current value for Kuala Lumpur.
The figure is the great-circle initial bearing, the standard approach described by Movable Type Scripts and the same idea behind Google's Qibla Finder. See how it works for the details.
Common questions
What is the Qibla direction in Kuala Lumpur?
From the approximate city center of Kuala Lumpur, the Qibla is 292.5° clockwise from true north, roughly west-northwest.
How far is Kuala Lumpur from the Kaaba?
About 6,974 km along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface.
Does the bearing change across Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. This figure uses the city center, not your exact position. The difference depends on your distance from the center and from Makkah; it can be noticeable in cities close to the Kaaba, especially Jeddah. Use the live finder for your own location.