Bearing
252.5°
Qibla direction for Kandahar
Need the right Qibla angle in Kandahar, Afghanistan? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Southwest
Distance to Makkah
2,805 km
Coordinates
31.6 N, 65.7 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 |
|---|---|
| Kandahar | 252.5°West-Southwest |
| Sangin | 250.6°West-Southwest |
| Tarin Kot | 250.7°West-Southwest |
| Qalat | 252.8°West-Southwest |
| Lashkar Gah | 251.1°West-Southwest |
| Hukumati Baghran | 248.9°West-Southwest |
| Hukumati Gizab | 249.7°West-Southwest |
| Nili | 248.9°West-Southwest |
| Taywarah | 247.2°West-Southwest |
| Deh-e Shu | 252.4°West-Southwest |
| Zarghun Shahr | 253°West-Southwest |
| Fayroz Koh | 246.3°West-Southwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Kandahar
Looking for the Qibla direction in Kandahar? Set your compass to 252.5° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Southwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 31.6 N and longitude 65.7 E of Kandahar 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 Kandahar, Afghanistan is 252.5° from true north, facing West-Southwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.