About the direction from Oslo
Oslo is one of the northernmost cities in this directory. At this latitude, a straight line on a flat map can be misleading; the displayed direction uses the same spherical great-circle calculation as the rest of the site.
How to face 139° in Oslo
- Find true north using a phone compass that reports true heading or a map aligned to north.
- Turn clockwise from north by 139°. 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 Oslo.
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 Oslo?
From the approximate city center of Oslo, the Qibla is 139.0° clockwise from true north, roughly southeast.
How far is Oslo from the Kaaba?
About 4,851 km along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface.
Does the bearing change across Oslo?
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.