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Qibla direction in Kars Province

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

In short

From Kars Province the qibla is towards the south: 189.18° from true north in Kars. Across the region the bearing runs from 188° to 190°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 6 cities in Kars 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 Kars Province

City Qibla from true north
Kars 189.18° · south
Kağızman 189.52° · south
Yenişehir 189.21° · south
Şehitler 189.19° · south
Şahindere 189.49° · south
Sarıkamış 187.90° · south

All 6 cities in Kars Province

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Kars Province?

Towards the south. In Kars it is 189.18°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Kars Province lie between 188° and 190°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Kars 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.