Bearing
244.5°
Qibla direction for Riyadh
Need the right Qibla angle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Southwest
Distance to Makkah
790 km
Coordinates
24.6 N, 46.7 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Saudi Arabia
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Saudi Arabia. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Riyadh | 244.5°West-Southwest |
| Ad Dir‘iyah | 243.3°West-Southwest |
| Duruma | 242.6°West-Southwest |
| Al Kharj | 249.9°West-Southwest |
| Al Hillah | 253.5°West-Southwest |
| Hawtat Sudayr | 233.1°Southwest |
| Al Quway‘iyah | 243.5°West-Southwest |
| Shaqra’ | 233.6°Southwest |
| Al Ha’ir | 230.5°Southwest |
| Al Majma‘ah | 229.6°Southwest |
| Harmah | 229.4°Southwest |
| Al Ghat | 226.7°Southwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Riyadh
Looking for the Qibla direction in Riyadh? Set your compass to 244.5° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Southwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 24.6 N and longitude 46.7 E of Riyadh 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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 244.5° from true north, facing West-Southwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.