Qibla Direction in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia · 793 km to Makkah
244.2°
west-southwest (WSW) from true north
The Qibla direction from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 244.2° from true north — west-southwest (WSW). Makkah is 793 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Riyadh?
244.2° clockwise from true north, i.e. west-southwest.
How far is Riyadh from Makkah?
About 793 km (493 miles) along a great circle.
How do I use this bearing with a compass?
Hold the compass flat, turn until the needle points north, then face the bearing shown. Phone compasses can be affected by metal and magnets nearby, so calibrate first.
Great-circle bearing to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) from 24.6877°, 46.7219°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.