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Qibla direction in Gümüşhane Province

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

In short

From Gümüşhane Province the qibla is towards the south: 178.99° from true north in Gümüşhane. Across the region the bearing runs from 178.9° to 179.0°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 2 cities in Gümüşhane 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 Gümüşhane Province

City Qibla from true north
Gümüşhane 178.99° · south
Kelkit 178.86° · south

All 2 cities in Gümüşhane Province

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Gümüşhane Province?

Towards the south. In Gümüşhane it is 178.99°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Gümüşhane Province lie between 178.9° and 179.0°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Gümüşhane 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.