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Qibla Direction in Mashhad

The direction of the Kaaba from Mashhad, Iran — bearing, distance, and a compass diagram you can align with a map.

NESW

234.7°

From true north

Southwest

Direction

2,528 km

To the Kaaba

Great-circle bearing from the centre of Mashhad to the Kaaba (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).

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How to face the qibla in Mashhad

Stand facing true north, then turn clockwise by 234.7° — a little short of a full turn back southwest — and you are facing the Kaaba, 2,528 km away in Makkah. The easiest reliable way to do this indoors is with a map: draw a line from your position at 234.7° and align yourself with it, or simply use the interactive finder above, which reads your device orientation and location.

If you use a physical compass, remember that it points to magnetic north. Depending on the local magnetic declination, the needle can be several degrees off true north, and nearby metal or electronics can disturb it further — so treat a magnetic compass reading as approximate.

Frequently asked questions

What direction is the qibla in Mashhad?

In Mashhad, Iran, the qibla is 234.7° clockwise from true north — roughly southwest. Face that bearing and you are facing the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Mashhad from Makkah?

Mashhad is about 2,528 km (1,571 mi) from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle route — the shortest path over the Earth's surface, which is the path the qibla follows.

Can I use my phone compass to find the qibla?

Yes — but phone compasses point to magnetic north, which can differ from true north by several degrees depending on where you are, and they are easily disturbed by metal and electronics. For an accurate reading, use our interactive Qibla finder, which uses your exact location, or align the bearing of 234.7° with a map instead of a magnetic compass.

Is this bearing exact?

The bearing is computed with the standard great-circle formula from the centre of Mashhad to the Kaaba (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E), so it is exact for that point. Within the city it varies by a fraction of a degree — far less than the accepted margin when facing the qibla.

Qibla in other Iran cities

Tehran

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