Bearing
242.6°
Qibla direction for Herat
Need the right Qibla angle in Herat, Afghanistan? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Southwest
Distance to Makkah
2,617 km
Coordinates
34.3 N, 62.2 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Afghanistan
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Afghanistan. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Herat | 242.6°West-Southwest |
| Karukh | 242.8°West-Southwest |
| Ghoriyan | 241.5°West-Southwest |
| Kuhsan | 240.4°West-Southwest |
| Islam Qal‘ah | 240.2°West-Southwest |
| Qal‘ah-ye Now | 242.6°West-Southwest |
| Kushk | 244.4°West-Southwest |
| Farah | 246.7°West-Southwest |
| Taywarah | 247.2°West-Southwest |
| Tujg | 246.9°West-Southwest |
| Fayroz Koh | 246.3°West-Southwest |
| Maimanah | 243°West-Southwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Herat
Looking for the Qibla direction in Herat? Set your compass to 242.6° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Southwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 34.3 N and longitude 62.2 E of Herat 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 Herat, Afghanistan is 242.6° from true north, facing West-Southwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.