Qibla Direction in Lahore
The Qibla in Lahore, Pakistan is 260.4° from true north (W), about 3,598 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Lahore
- Qibla (true north)
- 260.4° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 258.2°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.2° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 3,598 km
- Coordinates
- 31.5204, 74.3587
To pray in Lahore, face W, precisely 260.4° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,598 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Lahore the magnetic declination is about 2.2° east, so your compass should read roughly 258.2° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Lahore
What is the Qibla direction in Lahore?
In Lahore, the Qibla direction is 260.4° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 258.2°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.2° east.
How far is Lahore from Makkah?
Lahore is approximately 3,598 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 Lahore?
Face W (260.4° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.