Qibla direction in Meghalaya
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Meghalaya the qibla is towards the west: 276.41° from true north in Shillong. Across the region the bearing runs from 276° to 277°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. Each of its 11 cities has a qibla page with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Meghalaya
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Shillong | 276.41° · west |
| Tura | 275.88° · west |
| Mawlai-Mawiong | 276.36° · west |
| Shella | 276.68° · west |
| Nongthymmai | 276.42° · west |
| Nongstoin | 276.24° · west |
| Jowai | 276.63° · west |
| Laitumkhrah | 276.41° · west |
| Williamnagar | 276.04° · west |
| Resubelpara | 275.65° · west |
All 11 cities in Meghalaya
- Jowai
- Laitumkhrah
- Mawlai-Mawiong
- Nongpoh
- Nongstoin
- Nongthymmai
- Resubelpara
- Shella
- Shillong
- Tura
- Williamnagar
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Meghalaya?
Towards the west. In Shillong it is 276.41°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Meghalaya lie between 276° and 277°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Meghalaya?
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.