Qibla Direction in Sanandaj
The Qibla direction in Sanandaj is 206.2° from true north (South-Southwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,696 km (1,053 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Sanandaj is 206.2° from true north (South-Southwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,696 km (1,053 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 206.2°.
- 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 Sanandaj
- 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 206.2°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 206.2° from north (South-Southwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Sanandaj
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Sanandaj that direction is 206.2° 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 206.2°. For prayer times in Sanandaj, see the Sanandaj prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Sanandaj?
The Qibla in Sanandaj is 206.2 degrees from true north - roughly South-Southwest. Point your compass or phone to 206.2 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Sanandaj?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Sanandaj is 206.2 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Sanandaj from Mecca?
Sanandaj is about 1,696 km (1,053 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 206.2 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.
Learn how the Qibla in Sanandaj relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.