Qibla direction in Chittagong Division
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Chittagong Division the qibla is towards the west: 279.29° from true north in Chittagong. Across the region the bearing runs from 278° to 281°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 30 cities in Chittagong Division, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Chittagong Division
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Chittagong | 279.29° · west |
| Comilla | 278.11° · west |
| Hathazari | 279.14° · west |
| Brahmanbaria | 277.62° · west |
| Cox's Bazar | 280.13° · west |
| Chandpur | 278.18° · west |
| Ashuganj City | 277.53° · west |
| Karnaphuli | 279.08° · west |
| Maijdi | 278.63° · west |
| Rangamati | 279.11° · west |
All 30 cities in Chittagong Division
- Ashuganj City
- Bandarban
- Bibir Hat
- Brahmanbaria
- Chandpur
- Chhagalnaiya
- Chittagong
- Comilla
- Cox's Bazar
- Dohazari
- Feni
- Hajiganj
- Hathazari
- Karnaphuli
- Khagrachhari
- Laksham
- Lakshmipur
- Lama
- Maijdi
- Manikchari
- Nabinagar
- Patiya
- Raipur
- Ramganj
- Rangamati
- Raojan
- Sandwip
- Satkania
- Shahbazpur Town
- Teknaf
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Chittagong Division?
Towards the west. In Chittagong it is 279.29°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Chittagong Division lie between 278° and 281°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Chittagong Division?
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.