Qibla direction in Goa
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Goa the qibla is towards the west: 285.80° from true north in Vasco da Gama. Across the region the bearing runs from 285° to 286°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. Each of its 15 cities has a qibla page with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Goa
All 15 cities in Goa
- Bicholim
- Calangute
- Chimbel
- Cuncolim
- Curchorem
- Curti
- Davorlim
- Madgaon
- Mapusa
- Panjim
- Penha de Franca
- Ponda
- Sancoale
- Taleigao
- Vasco da Gama
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Goa?
Towards the west. In Vasco da Gama it is 285.80°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Goa lie between 285° and 286°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Goa?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.