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Qibla direction in Montana

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Montana the qibla is towards the north-east: 30.72° from true north in Billings. Across the region the bearing runs from 25° to 31°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 7 cities in Montana, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Montana

City Qibla from true north
Billings 30.72° · north-east
Missoula 25.54° · north-east
Great Falls 27.93° · north-east
Bozeman 28.44° · north-east
Butte 27.02° · north-east
Helena 27.39° · north-east
Kalispell 25.07° · north-east

All 7 cities in Montana

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Montana?

Towards the north-east. In Billings it is 30.72°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Montana lie between 25° and 31°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Montana?

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.