What is the relative location of Mecca?

Mecca is located in the western region of Saudi Arabia, approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles) southeast of the Red Sea port of Jeddah. It is situated in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains and is surrounded by the Hejazi region of the country. Mecca is the capital city of the Mecca Province and is considered to be the holiest city in Islam, as it is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad and houses the Grand Mosque, also known as the Masjid al-Haram, which contains the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam.