Qibla direction in New Mexico
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From New Mexico the qibla is towards the north-east: 34.61° from true north in Albuquerque. Across the region the bearing runs from 33° to 38°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 15 cities in New Mexico, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of New Mexico
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 34.61° · north-east |
| Las Cruces | 35.28° · north-east |
| Rio Rancho | 34.56° · north-east |
| Enchanted Hills | 34.60° · north-east |
| Santa Fe | 35.08° · north-east |
| Roswell | 36.95° · north-east |
| Farmington | 32.78° · north-east |
| South Valley | 34.61° · north-east |
| Clovis | 37.80° · north-east |
| Hobbs | 38.35° · north-east |
All 15 cities in New Mexico
- Alamogordo
- Albuquerque
- Carlsbad
- Clovis
- Enchanted Hills
- Farmington
- Gallup
- Hobbs
- Las Cruces
- Los Lunas
- Rio Rancho
- Roswell
- Santa Fe
- South Valley
- Sunland Park
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in New Mexico?
Towards the north-east. In Albuquerque it is 34.61°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of New Mexico lie between 33° and 38°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in New Mexico?
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.