About the direction from Doha
Doha lies on the eastern coast of Qatar, with Makkah across the Arabian Peninsula. The Corniche curves around the bay, so facing along the waterfront is not a dependable Qibla reference. Use true north and the bearing below.
How to face 253° in Doha
- Find true north using a phone compass that reports true heading or a map aligned to north.
- Turn clockwise from north by 253°. For reference, due east is 90°, south 180°, west 270°.
- If you use a magnetic compass, adjust for local magnetic declination; NOAA's declination calculator gives the current value for Doha.
The figure is the great-circle initial bearing, the standard approach described by Movable Type Scripts and the same idea behind Google's Qibla Finder. See how it works for the details.
Common questions
What is the Qibla direction in Doha?
From the approximate city center of Doha, the Qibla is 252.6° clockwise from true north, roughly west-southwest.
How far is Doha from the Kaaba?
About 1,269 km along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface.
Does the bearing change across Doha?
Yes. This figure uses the city center, not your exact position. The difference depends on your distance from the center and from Makkah; it can be noticeable in cities close to the Kaaba, especially Jeddah. Use the live finder for your own location.