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Qibla direction in Mardin Province

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

In short

From Mardin Province the qibla is towards the south: 182.57° from true north in Kızıltepe. Across the region the bearing runs from 183° to 186°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 6 cities in Mardin Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

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

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Mardin Province

City Qibla from true north
Kızıltepe 182.57° · south
Mardin 183.12° · south
Nusaybin 184.78° · south
Midyat 185.10° · south
Yeşilli 183.36° · south
Dargeçit 186.32° · south

All 6 cities in Mardin Province

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Mardin Province?

Towards the south. In Kızıltepe it is 182.57°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Mardin Province lie between 183° and 186°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Mardin 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.