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Qibla direction in Bitlis Province

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

In short

From Bitlis Province the qibla is towards the south: 187.75° from true north in Tatvan. Across the region the bearing runs from 187° to 189°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 6 cities in Bitlis 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 Bitlis Province

City Qibla from true north
Tatvan 187.75° · south
Ahlat 188.25° · south
Bitlis 187.24° · south
Adilcevaz 189.00° · south
Güroymak 186.89° · south
Hizan 188.30° · south

All 6 cities in Bitlis Province

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Bitlis Province?

Towards the south. In Tatvan it is 187.75°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Bitlis Province lie between 187° and 189°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Bitlis 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.