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Qibla direction in Adıyaman Province

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Adıyaman Province the qibla is towards the south: 174.88° from true north in Adıyaman. Across the region the bearing runs from 173° to 176°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 5 cities in Adıyaman Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Adıyaman Province

City Qibla from true north
Adıyaman 174.88° · south
Kâhta 176.03° · south
Besni 173.49° · south
Gölbaşı 172.79° · south
Altınşehir 174.72° · south

All 5 cities in Adıyaman Province

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Adıyaman Province?

Towards the south. In Adıyaman it is 174.88°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Adıyaman Province lie between 173° and 176°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Adıyaman Province?

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.