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Qibla direction in Canakkale Province

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

In short

From Canakkale Province the qibla is towards the south-east: 144.68° from true north in Çanakkale. Across the region the bearing runs from 144° to 147°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 5 cities in Canakkale 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 Canakkale Province

City Qibla from true north
Çanakkale 144.68° · south-east
Biga 146.63° · south-east
Çan 145.93° · south-east
Gelibolu 145.61° · south-east
Ezine 143.98° · south-east

All 5 cities in Canakkale Province

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Canakkale Province?

Towards the south-east. In Çanakkale it is 144.68°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Canakkale Province lie between 144° and 147°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Canakkale 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.