Herāt Qibla Direction, Afghanistan Herāt Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From Afghanistan Herāt, the direction of the Qibla is 242.54° WSW directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Afghanistan Herāt is 242.54 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Afghanistan Herāt is calculated as 238.65°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 238.65 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Afghanistan Herāt on the map below. If you are near Herāt, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Herāt toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in Afghanistan Herāt is 242.54 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Afghanistan Herāt is calculated as 238.65°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 238.65 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Afghanistan Herāt on the map below. If you are near Herāt, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Afghanistan Herāt
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Afghanistan Herāt : 242.54°
Magnetic Declination : 3.89°
Compass Qibla Degree : 238.65° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between Afghanistan Herāt and Mecca is 2,617 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Afghanistan Herāt with a Real Compass
The direction indicated on a compass is found by including the declination angle to determine magnetic north relative to true geographic north. Below is the Qibla angle value relative to magnetic north using a real compass. The direction indicated by the compass needle is the direction relative to magnetic north.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
The compass circle measures between 0° and 360°, and the angle increases clockwise, starting from north.
| Direction | Name | Angle (Degrees) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | North | 0° | It is the starting direction of angle measurement. |
| E | East | 90° | The direction reached by turning 90° clockwise from north. |
| S | South | 180° | The exact opposite direction of north. |
| W | West | 270° | The exact opposite direction to the east. |
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
- 238.65° › Direction turning 238.65° to the right from the north
Places Near Afghanistan Herāt
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Karukh | 38.42 Km |
| Kafir Qala | 109.69 Km |
| Shindand | 116.32 Km |
| Kushk | 119.25 Km |
| Taybad | 137.51 Km |
| Torbat-e Jam | 175.10 Km |
| Shahrak | 195.42 Km |