Qibla direction in Maine
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Maine the qibla is towards the north-east: 60.98° from true north in Portland. Across the region the bearing runs from 61° to 62°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 14 cities in Maine, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Maine
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Portland | 60.98° · north-east |
| Lewiston | 61.02° · north-east |
| Bangor | 62.04° · north-east |
| West Scarborough | 60.89° · north-east |
| South Portland | 61.00° · north-east |
| South Portland Gardens | 60.95° · north-east |
| Auburn | 61.01° · north-east |
| Biddeford | 60.85° · north-east |
| Sanford | 60.63° · north-east |
| Saco | 60.86° · north-east |
All 14 cities in Maine
- Auburn
- Augusta
- Bangor
- Biddeford
- Brunswick
- Lewiston
- Portland
- Saco
- Sanford
- South Portland
- South Portland Gardens
- Waterville
- West Scarborough
- Westbrook
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Maine?
Towards the north-east. In Portland it is 60.98°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Maine lie between 61° and 62°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Maine?
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.