Qibla direction in Nepal
The bearing from true north and the distance to the Kaaba from 3 cities of Nepal.
The Qibla in the cities of Nepal
| City | Bearing | Direction | Distance to the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 271.7° | West | 4,628 km |
| Pokhara | 270.5° | West | 4,494 km |
| Bharatpur | 271.4° | West | 4,541 km |
City data from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0. geonames.org
Questions, answered.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Nepal?
No. It depends on where you stand: each city has its own bearing from true north, listed above.
How is the Qibla bearing worked out?
It is the direction of the shortest path on the globe from your city to the Kaaba in Makkah, measured clockwise from true north.