Qibla Direction in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
244.7° south-west
Measured clockwise from true north. The Kaaba is about 3,132 km from Mazar-e Sharif. Opposite direction: 64.7°.
Hold your phone flat, away from metal and magnets. The green arrow points to the Kaaba.
- Qibla direction
- 244.7°
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 3,132 km
- Coordinates
- 36.709, 67.111
- Prayer times
- Prayer times in Mazar-e Sharif
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What is the Qibla direction in Mazar-e Sharif?
The Qibla direction in Mazar-e Sharif is 244.7° (south-west) measured clockwise from true north. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 3,132 km away along the shortest path.
How do I find the Qibla in Mazar-e Sharif with a compass?
Point your compass to 245° from north. A magnetic compass reads from magnetic north, so apply the local magnetic declination, or simply use a phone compass that corrects it for you, such as the Qibla compass in Muflihin Pro.
Why does the Qibla from Mazar-e Sharif not look straight on a flat map?
The shortest route between two points on the Earth is a great-circle arc, which looks curved on a flat map. The Qibla is the initial direction of that arc, which is why it can point in a different direction than a straight line drawn on a map.
Is the Qibla direction the same all over Afghanistan?
No. The angle changes with your position, so Mazar-e Sharif has its own bearing (245°). Other cities in Afghanistan have slightly different angles, listed below.
Can I find the Qibla with the sun?
Yes, twice a year the sun is directly above the Kaaba, around 27–28 May and 15–16 July (about 12:18 and 12:27 Makkah time). At that moment the shadow of any upright object points directly away from the Qibla.