Qibla Direction in Tehran
The Qibla in Tehran, Iran is 218.4° from true north (SW), about 1,944 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Tehran
- Qibla (true north)
- 218.4° (SW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 213.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 5.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,944 km
- Coordinates
- 35.6892, 51.3890
To pray in Tehran, face SW, precisely 218.4° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,944 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Tehran the magnetic declination is about 5.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 213.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Tehran
What is the Qibla direction in Tehran?
In Tehran, the Qibla direction is 218.4° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 213.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 5.0° east.
How far is Tehran from Makkah?
Tehran is approximately 1,944 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 Tehran?
Face SW (218.4° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.