Qibla direction in South Carolina
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From South Carolina the qibla is towards the north-east: 54.51° from true north in Columbia. Across the region the bearing runs from 53° to 56°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 34 cities in South Carolina, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of South Carolina
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Columbia | 54.51° · north-east |
| Charleston | 55.41° · north-east |
| North Charleston | 55.37° · north-east |
| Mt. Pleasant | 55.45° · north-east |
| Rock Hill | 54.37° · north-east |
| Greenville | 53.47° · north-east |
| Summerville | 55.22° · north-east |
| Sumter | 54.97° · north-east |
| Goose Creek | 55.32° · north-east |
| Hilton Head Island | 55.00° · north-east |
All 34 cities in South Carolina
- Aiken
- Anderson
- Bluffton
- Charleston
- Clemson
- Columbia
- Conway
- Easley
- Florence
- Goose Creek
- Greenville
- Greenwood
- Greer
- Hanahan
- Hilton Head
- Hilton Head Island
- Lexington
- Mauldin
- Mt. Pleasant
- Myrtle Beach
- North Augusta
- North Charleston
- North Myrtle Beach
- Rock Hill
- Saint Andrews
- Seven Oaks
- Simpsonville
- Socastee
- Spartanburg
- Summerville
- Sumter
- Taylors
- Wade Hampton
- West Columbia
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in South Carolina?
Towards the north-east. In Columbia it is 54.51°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of South Carolina lie between 53° and 56°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in South Carolina?
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.