Qibla direction in North Sumatra
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From North Sumatra the qibla is towards the north-west: 292.77° from true north in Medan. Across the region the bearing runs from 293° to 295°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 32 cities in North Sumatra, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of North Sumatra
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Medan | 292.77° · north-west |
| Percut | 292.72° · north-west |
| Binjai | 292.79° · north-west |
| Pematangsiantar | 293.04° · north-west |
| Padangsidempuan | 293.81° · north-west |
| Tanjungbalai | 292.91° · north-west |
| Sunggal | 292.79° · north-west |
| Perbaungan | 292.73° · north-west |
| Kisaran | 292.93° · north-west |
| Gunungsitoli | 294.20° · north-west |
All 32 cities in North Sumatra
- Bandar
- Barus
- Belawan
- Berastagi
- Binjai
- Deli Tua
- Gunungsitoli
- Kabanjahe
- Kisaran
- Labuhan Deli
- Lahewa
- Medan
- Padangsidempuan
- Pangkalan Brandan
- Pangururan
- Paropo
- Pekan Bahapal
- Pematangsiantar
- Perbaungan
- Percut
- Rantauprapat
- Sibolga
- Sidikalang
- Stabat
- Sunggal
- Tanjungbalai
- Tanjungtiram
- Tarutung
- Tebingtinggi
- Teluk Dalam
- Teluk Nibung
- Tongging
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in North Sumatra?
Towards the north-west. In Medan it is 292.77°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of North Sumatra lie between 293° and 295°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in North Sumatra?
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.