Qibla direction in Kandahar
Short answerThe qibla in Kandahar is 253° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 2,804 km from Kandahar. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 253° clockwise from north.
253°west
Allow access to the orientation sensor and hold your phone flat. When the arrow turns gold you are facing the qibla.
How to check the qibla
- Set your phone compass to true north (not magnetic) if possible.
- Stay away from metal, magnets and electronics.
- Turn until the compass reads 253°; that is the direction from Kandahar to the Kaaba.