Qibla Direction in Karachi
The Qibla in Karachi, Pakistan is 267.7° from true north (W), about 2,800 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Karachi
- Qibla (true north)
- 267.7° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 266.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 1.3° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 2,800 km
- Coordinates
- 24.8607, 67.0011
To pray in Karachi, face W, precisely 267.7° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 2,800 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Karachi the magnetic declination is about 1.3° east, so your compass should read roughly 266.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Karachi
What is the Qibla direction in Karachi?
In Karachi, the Qibla direction is 267.7° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 266.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 1.3° east.
How far is Karachi from Makkah?
Karachi is approximately 2,800 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Karachi?
Face W (267.7° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.