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Qibla Direction in Riyadh

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

NESW

243.8°

From true north

Southwest

Direction

790 km

To the Kaaba

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

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How to face the qibla in Riyadh

Stand facing true north, then turn clockwise by 243.8° — a little short of a full turn back southwest — and you are facing the Kaaba, 790 km away in Makkah. The easiest reliable way to do this indoors is with a map: draw a line from your position at 243.8° 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 Riyadh?

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the qibla is 243.8° clockwise from true north — roughly southwest. Face that bearing and you are facing the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Riyadh from Makkah?

Riyadh is about 790 km (491 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 243.8° 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 Riyadh 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.

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