Qibla direction in Arkansas
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Arkansas the qibla is towards the north-east: 46.47° from true north in Little Rock. Across the region the bearing runs from 44° to 48°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 26 cities in Arkansas, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Arkansas
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 46.47° · north-east |
| Fort Smith | 44.72° · north-east |
| Fayetteville | 44.75° · north-east |
| Springdale | 44.74° · north-east |
| Jonesboro | 47.41° · north-east |
| North Little Rock | 46.48° · north-east |
| Conway | 46.28° · north-east |
| Rogers | 44.71° · north-east |
| Pine Bluff | 46.81° · north-east |
| Bentonville | 44.64° · north-east |
All 26 cities in Arkansas
- Bella Vista
- Benton
- Bentonville
- Bryant
- Cabot
- Conway
- El Dorado
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Hot Springs
- Jacksonville
- Jonesboro
- Little Rock
- Maumelle
- North Little Rock
- Paragould
- Pine Bluff
- Rogers
- Russellville
- Searcy
- Sherwood
- Siloam Springs
- Springdale
- Texarkana
- Van Buren
- West Memphis
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Arkansas?
Towards the north-east. In Little Rock it is 46.47°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Arkansas lie between 44° and 48°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Arkansas?
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.