Qibla Direction in Kermanshah
The Qibla direction in Kermanshah is 208.2° from true north (South-Southwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,599 km (993 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Kermanshah is 208.2° from true north (South-Southwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,599 km (993 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 208.2°.
- This is the great-circle bearing - the standard method used by mosques worldwide.
Live compass uses your device's magnetometer and needs motion-sensor permission. Hold the phone flat and away from metal for best accuracy.
How to find the Qibla in Kermanshah
- Open this page on your phone. Tap "Use live compass" below and allow motion-sensor access when prompted.
- Hold the phone flat. Keep it level and away from metal, magnets and electronics, which distort the compass.
- Turn until the Kaaba arrow points ahead. The needle marks 208.2°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 208.2° from north (South-Southwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Kermanshah
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Kermanshah that direction is 208.2° from true north (South-Southwest), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 208.2°. For prayer times in Kermanshah, see the Kermanshah prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Kermanshah?
The Qibla in Kermanshah is 208.2 degrees from true north - roughly South-Southwest. Point your compass or phone to 208.2 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Kermanshah?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Kermanshah is 208.2 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Kermanshah from Mecca?
Kermanshah is about 1,599 km (993 miles) in a straight line from the Kaaba in Mecca.
How do I find the Qibla with my phone?
Tap "Use live compass" above and allow motion access, then hold your phone flat - the arrow points to the Qibla. A magnetic compass works too: align it to 208.2 degrees. Keep away from metal for accuracy.
Is this Qibla direction accurate?
It is the great-circle bearing to the Kaaba, the standard method. Phone compasses can drift, so calibrate your device and, if unsure, check against a nearby mosque's alignment.
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