Qibla direction in West Virginia
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From West Virginia the qibla is towards the north-east: 52.91° from true north in Huntington. 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 11 cities in West Virginia, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of West Virginia
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Huntington | 52.91° · north-east |
| Charleston | 53.49° · north-east |
| Parkersburg | 53.43° · north-east |
| Morgantown | 54.50° · north-east |
| Wheeling | 53.93° · north-east |
| Weirton Heights | 54.02° · north-east |
| Weirton | 53.98° · north-east |
| Fairmont | 54.39° · north-east |
| Martinsburg | 55.89° · north-east |
| Beckley | 53.87° · north-east |
All 11 cities in West Virginia
- Beckley
- Charleston
- Clarksburg
- Fairmont
- Huntington
- Martinsburg
- Morgantown
- Parkersburg
- Weirton
- Weirton Heights
- Wheeling
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in West Virginia?
Towards the north-east. In Huntington it is 52.91°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of West Virginia lie between 53° and 56°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in West Virginia?
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.