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Qibla direction in Hakkâri Province

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

In short

From Hakkâri Province the qibla is towards the south: 194.68° from true north in Yüksekova. Across the region the bearing runs from 193° to 196°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 3 cities in Hakkâri 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 Hakkâri Province

City Qibla from true north
Yüksekova 194.68° · south
Hakkari 192.93° · south
Şemdinli 195.83° · south

All 3 cities in Hakkâri Province

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Hakkâri Province?

Towards the south. In Yüksekova it is 194.68°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Hakkâri Province lie between 193° and 196°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Hakkâri 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.