Qibla direction in Xi'an
Short answerThe qibla in Xi'an is 278° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 6,818 km from Xi'an. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 278° clockwise from north.
278°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 278°; that is the direction from Xi'an to the Kaaba.