Qibla direction in Rangpur Division
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Rangpur Division the qibla is towards the west: 275.33° from true north in Rangpur. Across the region the bearing runs from 274° to 276°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 12 cities in Rangpur Division, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Rangpur Division
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Rangpur | 275.33° · west |
| Dinajpur | 275.23° · west |
| Saidpur | 275.17° · west |
| Thakurgaon | 274.77° · west |
| Lalmonirhat | 275.23° · west |
| Chilmari | 275.66° · west |
| Nageswari | 275.27° · west |
| Panchagarh | 274.49° · west |
| Parbatipur | 275.30° · west |
| Paotana Hat | 275.50° · west |
All 12 cities in Rangpur Division
- Badarganj
- Chilmari
- Dinajpur
- Lalmonirhat
- Nageswari
- Panchagarh
- Paotana Hat
- Parbatipur
- Pirgaaj
- Rangpur
- Saidpur
- Thakurgaon
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Rangpur Division?
Towards the west. In Rangpur it is 275.33°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Rangpur Division lie between 274° and 276°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Rangpur 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.